Building Surveyor

7 days ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Building Surveyor to join our team at the University of Glasgow. As a key member of our Facilities Management department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the maintenance and development of our estate.

Key Responsibilities
  • Project Management
    • Manage and supervise large and complex building maintenance projects, from briefing and design through to construction and completion.
    • Work with project and construction colleagues to identify and agree suitable project management arrangements for building maintenance projects, ensuring all works are well planned, executed to a high quality, and with minimal disruption in accordance with University requirements, including statutory and mandatory compliance.
  • Technical Expertise
    • Ensure modern and appropriate construction techniques are being deployed and monitor the quality and completeness of the works.
    • Provide technical expertise and guidance to facilities managers and duty managers on relevant aspects of planned or complex maintenance and minor works.
    • Contribute to the development and implementation of technical policies and procedures that have University-wide health and safety business implications.
    • Investigate difficult maintenance issues and recommend technical solutions.
  • Compliance and Risk Management
    • Work with the compliance section to monitor statutory compliance activities, optimizing budgets and maintenance priorities, and ensuring that a safe environment is provided and maintained within all University buildings.
    • Undertake reporting on the management of risk-related building fabric issues, including being accountable for investigating complex issues and delivering solutions to technical issues.
  • Supplier/Contractor Management
    • Support the head of frameworks and contracts and colleagues in the management of framework agreements and term maintenance contracts.
    • Act as technical lead in procurement exercises, undertaking sample audits, providing feedback on contractor performance against relevant KPI measures, and ensuring value for money is being delivered on all minor works.
  • Governance and Reporting
    • Manage delegated budgets and ensure good governance, financial control, and value for money.
    • Provide necessary reports to relevant working groups and boards.
Requirements
  • Knowledge and Qualifications
    • A1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post, having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar or number of different roles.
    • A2 Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role.
    • A3 Expertise of the key construction maintenance and legislative requirement priorities in relation to a complex estate.
    • A4 Theoretical and practical knowledge of the content and application of health and safety legislation in relation to the operation, installation, and maintenance of architectural, fabric, and infrastructure of an estate.
    • A5 Theoretical and practical knowledge of the planning regulations around a heritage estate with listed buildings.
    • A6 Good knowledge of building-related contracts.
    • A7 A good understanding of project management principles.
  • Desirable
    • B1 Chartered member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or relevant professional body.
    • B2 Qualification in project management.
    • B3 Good working knowledge of NEC 3 construction contracts.
    • B4 Knowledge of higher education and public sector estates management.
  • Skills
    • C1 Strong skills in influencing and working with partners internally and externally, including an ability to negotiate and motivate partners.
    • C2 Customer-focused with the ability to build good working relationships with key stakeholders across a diverse campus and communicate effectively with them.
    • C3 Management capabilities within building surveying area.
    • C4 Proven analytical and problem-solving capability.
    • C5 Proven construction project management capability.
    • C6 Demonstrable ability to prioritize complex and competing tasks.
    • C7 Good IT skills relevant to the role.
    • C8 Proven budget/financial management skills with proven financial acumen.
  • Experience
    • E1 Proven relevant experience as a professional building surveyor.
    • E2 Experience of scoping, developing, and delivering maintenance projects.
    • E3 Demonstrable experience in managing work across a large estate with a diverse customer and stakeholder base.
    • E4 Demonstrable experience of the management of contractors.
    • E5 Experience of managing and controlling budgets.
    • E6 Experience of writing technical reports with clear recommendations for a diverse audience.
    • E7 Experience of ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards.
What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

  • A warm, welcoming, and engaging organizational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
  • A flexible approach to working.

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