Fire Project Surveyor

24 hours ago


Berkshire, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

Fire Project Surveyor. 3-4 month temp assignment, Home Based - visiting sites in Berkshire & Buckinghamshire
**Fire Project Surveyor**
**3-4 month Temporary Assignment**
Location: Home Based - visiting sites in Berkshire & Buckinghamshire.
Hays Recruitment are in partnership with a private sector organisation who are looking to recruit a Fire Project Surveyor to join their team for a 3-4-month temporary assignment.
Key Accountabilities:

- Work with colleagues to procure contractors and consultants in accordance with company's rules.
- Specify and manage inspections of existing buildings and arrange remedial works when necessary
- Prepare project budgets and timelines
- Work with consultants in the preparation of the specification and tender documents
- Work with consultants and colleagues to obtain and assess tenders and award contracts
- Ensure that all statutory requirements are met, including Construction Design & Management regulations are met, and that Building Control and planning requirements are met when applicable
- Ensure that contracts are signed, and that statutory requirements are met, before work commences
- Manage contracts, including issuing orders, chairing progress meetings, authorising payments, and managing any delays to the programme that may occur
- Ensure that contractor's work is in accordance with specification and that RAMs are adhered to. This includes undertaking sample inspections of work in progress and dealing with any failure to deliver in accordance with the contract.
- Monitor on-site communication between contractors and scheme management staff and act promptly to deal with any problems that arise.
- Produce progress reports when required and exercise overall control of project and programme costs within approved budgets
- Contribute to the wider Assets team in devising specifications, standards and in selecting building products where these relate to fire safety
- Comply with company's policies and procedures at all times

Relationships:

- No direct supervisory responsibility.
- Deal with a variety of external and internal stakeholders including contractors, consultants, Building Control and Fire Authority officers, residents, care and support staff and colleagues in housing management, and other Assets team members.

Financial Accountability:

- Ensuring that contracts terms offer value for money and are at market rates
- Authorising payments to contractors that are in accordance with contractual terms
- Identifying opportunities for cost savings
- Managing the cost of each project within its budget.

Skills & Abilities:

- HNC/HND in Building Surveying, CIOB or equivalent
- Evidence that understands current safety-related regulations and legislation
- Experience of leading the management of a contract and completion of a building or repair project
- Experience of managing a project within a budget
- Experience of checking contractor's work on site and acting upon non-compliances
- Good technical understanding and awareness of residential structures relating to fire safety
- Ability to effectively manage personal priorities and calendar to meet targets
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, and produce clear reports
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, undertake own administrative tasks, and use company systems
- Valid driving licence, and roadworthy vehicle, in accordance with company's requirements
- Basic DBS
- Able to use PPE, stairs, and ladders during site inspections

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