Building Surveyor

1 month ago


Rochdale, United Kingdom OWOA Full time

**Building Surveyor**

**Purpose and Objectives of the Job**:
The Building Surveyor will be responsible for assisting in various building surveying activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, managing resources, and delivering high-quality services. Reporting to the Lead & Senior Building Surveyor, the role encompasses project-related tasks and designated responsibilities within Property Services.

**Control of Resources**:
The Building Surveyor will oversee the utilization of all equipment and materials relevant to the role.

**Personnel**:
None directly under supervision, but collaboration with colleagues within Property Services is essential.

**Financial**:
Project-related financial management as directed by the Lead & Senior Building Surveyor, including budget monitoring and adherence to cost forecasts.

**Health/Safety/Welfare**:
Responsibility for personal and colleagues' safety and welfare, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Policies.

**Equality and Diversity**:
Adherence to the Authority's Policy promoting Equality and Diversity.

**Training and Development**:
Assisting in identifying and undertaking training and development activities aligned with the Council's Performance Management Framework.

**Relationships (Internal and External)**:
Internal collaboration with Lead/Senior Building Surveyors and other officers. External interactions with service users and stakeholders.

**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct various building surveys, including condition, dilapidation, and whole life cycle costing.
- Manage post-survey construction works from tender production to completion.
- Provide technical advice, project procurement support, and excellent customer care.
- Organize and manage project execution ensuring high standards and value for money.
- Maintain equipment inventory and contribute to Property Services' objectives.

**Values and Behaviours**:

- Uphold organizational values including pride in impact, passion for diversity, and pioneering spirit.
- Demonstrate these values and associated behaviors consistently.

**Principal Building Surveying Duties**:

- Provide planned and reactive contract works services efficiently.
- Offer technical advice and adjust contract specifications as needed.
- Supervise contracts, monitor progress, and maintain quality and cost control standards.
- Assist in developing work programs and performance indicators.
- Ensure safe working methods, complete risk assessments, and maintain records.
- Liaise with administrative staff and produce professional reports.

**Secondary Duties**:

- Participate in training programs and other duties as assigned.
- Contribute to the vision, values, and objectives of Property Services and the Council.

**Person Specification**:

- Knowledge of current Building Regulations and different types of building surveys.
- Experience in planned/reactive maintenance works contracts, budget monitoring, and project management.
- Proficiency in CAD drawing, estimating, and risk assessment.
- Willingness to adhere to organizational values and behaviors.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: £19.81 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 0008 C428 / 1



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