Apprentice Building Surveyor

Day to day delivery of professional and technical development and surveying consultancy under direct supervision.

**Job title**:
Apprentice Building Surveyor

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Liaison with Head teachers and property site managers to provide a comprehensive building maintenance advisory service.
- Providing routine advice and support to schools and other properties on day to day and planned maintenance repairs.
- Undertaking planned maintenance programmes including assisting in the design and specification of projects using standard documents where applicable, the raising and issuing of orders, the supervision of work on site and the verification of invoices for payment.
- Project management/supervising officer duties of contractors undertaking work, while liaising with the establishment representative which involves the initiation and completion of maintenance and minor improvement works.
- Budget management to ensure work is carried out within approved budgets, with particular reference to CDM (Construction Design Management) health and safety procedures. Provide budget costs/estimates and efficient delivery full projects with an aim of delivery first time, on time and within budget. Where budgets are likely to be exceeded i.e. due to unexpected work, the customer is fully informed and approval is sought prior to the extra work commencing.

**What we’re looking for**:

- Minimum of an HNC / HND in Building Studies or equivalent qualification. Qualified trades people within an appropriate trade and suitable supervisory experience that is deemed transferrable will be considered.
- A detailed knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Legislation, CDM 2015 and other construction regulations in relation to building surveying disciplines.
- A knowledge of building and planning regulations and other statutory requirements in relation to the design and construction of minor improvement projects.
- Must work well under pressure and be adept at making informed reactive decisions.
- Excellent computer / IT skills.
- Driving license and use of a car for business purposes and the ability to travel as required

**About Capita Entrust**

Entrust is a joint venture company between Capita and Staffordshire County Council and has supported educational establishments across England to improve outcomes since 2013. ‘Excellence in education’ is the heart of our business. Our passion is inspiring futures and improving outcomes for children, young people and adults. We work in partnership with schools, academy trusts and Local

Authorities to provide specialist expertise, ensuring every child and young person;
- receives a good education;
- is in a safe and healthy environment;
- and is given expert guidance to realise their full potential.

We also work with clients across a range of other sectors including central
government, health, and the private sector. Our achievements are underpinned by our vision ‘to inspire futures’ by being Open, Ingenious, Collaborative and Effective. By building on our reputation for excellence and delivering what we promise, we want to help make every school in England a good school, ensuring every child and young person gets the education they deserve.

**What’s in it for you?**
- £25,000 basic salary
- Car allowance worth 10% of basic salary or company car
- Good work life balance
- Extremely varied position
- 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
- The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
- Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more
- Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
- Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 55,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

**What we hope you’ll do next**:
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**Location**:
Stafford
,

United Kingdom

**Time Type**:
Full time

**Contract Type**:
Permanent