Building Surveyor

Job Introduction
We are currently looking to recruit a Building Surveyor to join the team at Wathgill Camp, on the outskirts of Catterick in North Yorkshire.

Landmarc are a government contractor, which look after the total FM on the Defence Training Estate across the UK, collectively we look after 1% of the UK land mass, this consists of 120 sites.

This exciting new role will be responsible for scheduling and delivery of the Facility Condition Management (FCM) survey Programme across the North region. To conduct surveys on the built, rural and infrastructure assets using an App based reporting tool. To manage survey action arising from surveys including those undertaken by others, ensure appropriate remedial action is conducted and the CAFM (Maximo) system is updated. Produce reports as necessary to assist with Programme and project works.

The post will be based at Wathgill Camp and regular travel will be required across the region, to include sites in Cumbria, Tyne and Wear and Yorkshire. There is a degree of flexibility in the role, and hybrid working options are available.

Main Responsibilities
Carry out and manage the Facility Condition Management (FCM) surveys programme including:

- Scheduling of survey tasks in accordance with MIRS (SFG20) on the agreed asset list, ensuring the correct tasks are allocated and programmed to the correct frequency and adjusting if necessary for risk assessed tasks and changes to the Buyer’s requirements
- Carry out surveys of MoD level 2 assets (buildings and infrastructure)
- Undertake a visual condition assessment and assign a condition rating for each facility system based on a systematic visual assessment for each Level 2 Asset (OP need 1-3) in accordance with the FCM Guidance Document by using the DIO (FCM App). Guidance for Carrying out Visual Condition Assessments on the MOD Estate
- Work with the regional Planning Manager for Scheduling and allocation of PPM/PM WO to appropriate managers/supervisors/bought in specialists where tasks skill set sits outside knowledge i.e. electrical Aps, Range inspection tasks, catering equipment, Gas networks etc.
- Support the production of regional KPIs that cover FCM inspection
- Act as focal point for all FCM scheduling and the e-working processes
- Liaise with Contract Support Office as required, including completing requests for information and supporting reporting requirements
- On completion of a survey ensure all works identified are action in line with Landmarc’s process and follow on work orders are raised and information entered on to the remedial works register
- Undertake a search on Landmarc CAFM against selected Level 2 Assets and review work order history to identify trends and check works already reported are in place and managed through to completion in line with agreed process maps
- Undertake a 5% review of completed work in month to provide assurance that the reports are accurate and complete, and that recommendations for Billable Works are being identified and recorded
- Report on progress, highlighting areas for concern and take appropriate action
- Ensure that reports and certificates are reviewed in a timely manner and any remedial actions programmed
- To be a responsible member of the regional management team supporting other team members as required carrying out activities including, but not limited to, investigations
- Knowledge of Hard Facilities Management gained through a Level 5 qualification such as NVQ in a relevant discipline or gained through appropriate experience
- Knowledge of maintenance and inspection methodologies including statutory and mandatory requirements
- Knowledge gained through membership of an appropriate professional body such as IWFM, Association of Building Engineers or equivalent.
- Knowledge of H&S such as COSHH, manual handling, risk assessments and safe systems of work to IOSH Managing Safely level
- Familiar with the RICS New Rules of Measurement
- Experience of surveying built estate assets and grading their condition through visual survey

What you can do
- Able to ensure appropriate quality standards are adhered to across functions
- Planning and analysis skills
- Ability to organize and priorities tasks
- Produce reliable management information and coordinate information gathered by others.
- Communicate clearly with the Client/customer and other stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement.
- Performance manage teams and outputs by utilizing management tools

About The Company
Landmarc provides the support services that enable Armed Forces from around the world to prepare for frontline military operations across the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE). This includes maintaining and delivering safe and sustainable infrastructure, managing and operating training areas and ranges and delivering multi-million pound projects to improve vital training assets.

By joining Landmarc you will be supporting our vision to provide the best training experience we can for