Building Surveyor

Teqniq is searching for a Building Surveyorto work in the public sector.

37 hours per week.

3 month contract.

08:45-17:15

Job Description:

To undertake a full range of Project Management & Building Surveying duties and responsibilities, as required in order to maintain and improve the Council’s property portfolio and housing stock in relation to fire safety improvement works and works to meet the climate change agenda, ensuring that the Council’s responsibilities and duties as landlord and service provider are upheld in line with current and pending legislation.

To carry out the planning, specification, procurement, implementation, management, and delivery of a variety of planned work projects and planned and cyclical maintenance contracts to any Council asset; undertake stock condition surveys, measured surveys, defect inspections, project management or post-inspections; and prepare project feasibility studies, reports, technical drawings, works and tender specifications, RIBA work plans, works orders, confirmations of instructions, health and safety information, planning, building control or listed building applications as appropriate, to ensure that the Council’s assets are maintained in good condition and in compliance with all relevant statutory or regulatory responsibilities.

To provide a point of contact for clients and customers in relation to specified project management works for the council housing stock, environmental improvements or street furniture maintenance, considering and processing work requests and enquiries, instructing contractors as appropriate and providing clear and accurate information to clients and customers to achieve a successful conclusion to each request and provide technical advice and support for Building Managers and client staff colleagues at all stages of project work planning and delivery.

Manage and administer specified project works and planned and cyclical maintenance contracts ensuring that correct contractual procedures and practices are followed in order to maintain contractual and fiscal control, including:

• The preparation, negotiation, agreement, processing and audit of valuations, interim applications for payment and final accounts
• The review and maintenance of key contractual documentation e.g. risk registers, programmes of work and certification.
• The review and management of contractor performance ensuring Key Performance Indicators are accurately measured to enhance service delivery.
• Maintaining records to ensure that a clear, auditable record of actions and payments is maintained.
• Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with Health and Safety Standards, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, and any other relevant legislation.

TEQ-0624-5248787

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