Regional Surveyor

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

Newnham, United Kingdom Camphill Village Trust Full time

About us

The Trust owns and manages a unique and complex portfolio of over 350 properties and other assets including, but not exclusively:

  • Supported Living accommodation
  • Two Estates with listed mansions
  • Working farms and smallholdings
  • Workshops (Woodwork, Pottery, Arts & Craft)
  • Music halls
  • Cafes
  • Staff offices and other support facilities

Purpose – Team and Role

The Regional Surveyor’s role is a key position within Estates. The role provides professional advice and support to The Trust delivering capital investment projects, major infrastructure upgrades, and planned maintenance projects as well as providing professional assessment and advice in relation to the repair and maintenance requirements to improve the condition of our unique property portfolio.

This position plays a crucial role in assessing and recording the condition of our properties, project management of investment projects and programmes of work.  You will ensure timely completion of works, to quality and budget; overseeing contractor activities to ensure safe working practices are adhered to.

The Trust is developing an environmental strategy and has an investment programme to deliver EPC rating of C, whilst working towards Net Zero.  You will be involved in developing and implementing this plan of works and knowledge and experience of sustainable property management is highly desirable.

Location

This is an agile role with scope for some home working, balanced  with  time on site and working from our communities. This role will cover our Gloucestershire, Stourbridge, St. Albans and Watford communities. The scale and complexity  of the investment programme in the next 24 months balanced towards Gloucestershire.

You will therefore ideally be located within easy reach of Gloucester and for monthly visits to Stourbridge / North London and therefore within the M5/A40/M40/M4 Triangle.

Duties & Responsibilities

This is a regionally based role providing flexible and professional support to the Estates directorate and in particular the Property Assets and Compliance team.

You will be responsible for managing activities in your designated region of six communities, in a combination of rural and urban settings.

This is a pivotal role requiring a flexible and organised approach to managing multiple work-streams including;

  • Project Management
  • Capital improvement and minor works programmes
  • Supply chain management
  • Property Management and Survey
  • Supervision of contractors and site activities


 

Main Areas of Responsibility

  1.  Leadership

You will visit your designated sites on a regular basis to monitor Project progress and onsite activities. This will include the management of contractors and the monitoring of PPM works being delivered by our in-house maintenance teams. A key part of the role is as professional Business Partner / advisor for the Trust and in conjunction with the Supported Living & Green Care operations team, working to a ‘Co-Production’ ethos with the People we support.

  1. Project Management

The Trust have an ambitious programme of annual investment works that must be completed to time and cost constraints. Some of these works may be tackled internally, larger works will be delivered via our supply chain, but in all cases will need Project management across the region. You may be asked to lead on specific projects in your region or to contribute to larger national initiatives including infrastructure upgrades and civils.  Budget management and providing of monthly status and risk reports for the projects in your region with presentation and accountability to the Executive Management Team and Investment Committee.

  1. Supply Chain Management

Work closely with suppliers in your region, to ensure works are completed to budget, on time and to a high standard. Carry out periodic site surveys of works-in-progress and checks to ensure safe working practices are being observed, that works are progressing to expected timescales and that quality is maintained. Build a rapport with the supply chain to establish excellent working relationships and leverage best value for The Trust.

  1. Asset Management and Survey

Take the lead in managing all Property assets in your region, monitoring condition and feeding back issues to the Head of Assets and Compliance. Work closely with members of Executive and the General managers at each site, to identify future works, so that these can be fed into our rolling programme of improvements. Work with our Regional Maintenance supervisors to agree and schedule a rolling programme of routine maintenance tasks for the in-house delivery team. Carry out regular inspection of our empty properties (long-term management voids) and ensure these are safe and secure and establish the void lettable standards. Carry out stock condition surveys to feed the Asset management database and our programme of investment works.

Person specification

An experienced, professionally qualified individual with a flexible approach to work. Must be mobile and able to travel across the region using their own vehicle (mileage rate applies). You will have great attention to detail and be able to manage both contractors and the relationship with your peers across the business.

Willing to take on a challenge you will be focussed and organised enough to work through problems methodically, seeking solutions rather than barriers. You should be able to work autonomously where needed, but also comfortable working within a small team. You should be able to manage a complex workload, delegating where practical, but understanding when to step in and take charge.

You will be comfortable working on-site, sometimes outdoors and able to write, prepare and deliver reports/presentations to support the decisions being made in your region.

You will work with the best interests of the charity at the heart in all you do and seek the most cost-effective means of delivery wherever possible.

You should be comfortable working alongside contractors, suppliers and individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities, championing their needs at all times. An understanding of Contract and budget management is therefore essential, as is a thorough knowledge of property and the causes of common issues arising.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

  • Significant knowledge/understanding of Property construction methods, maintenance and repair.
  • Contract, contractor and supplier management.
  • Detailed understanding of Project management techniques/governance
  • A strong understanding of Statutory compliance requirements in regards to property, such as Fire, Asbestos, Water Hygiene, Gas and Electrical.
  • Significant experience supporting field teams, contractors and onsite operatives.
  • Experience of managing projects.
  • Excellent written and verbal presentation and communications skills.
  • Experience of writing and presenting reports and Project updates for senior management.
  • Experience in leading people (in-direct and potentially direct reports)

Desirable:

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Experience in scheduling and delivering programmes of work.

Personal Attributes

  • Demonstrates a commitment to social purpose and desire to deliver a safe, quality home environment that makes a difference to the wellbeing of vulnerable people.
  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Mobile with own vehicle.
  • Able to work in ambiguous situations where multitasking is a requirement.
  • Ability to seek and find solutions not barriers.
  • Resilient and open to change.
  • Passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion.

Key Competencies:

  • Qualified Surveyor
  • Takes initiative and consistently strives for improvement and high-quality service.
  • Inspires confidence and empowers others to achieve organisational goals.
  • Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy and maintain confidence.
  • Able to work effectively at all levels in an organisation.
  • Proven experience of delivering similar works.
  • Extremely organised and able to manage complex workloads.
  • Full working knowledge of property compliance in a housing setting.
  • Experience of delivering carbon reduction and sustainability projects.
  • Excellent IT skills (MS Office and Excel to intermediate standard)
  • Report writing and options appraisals for property solutions

Qualifications:

Essential 

  • FRICS, MRICS, AssocRICS or MCIOB accredited professional qualification,
  • IOSH/NEBOSH

Desirable

  • Project management qualification (e.g. APM, Prince2) or suitable experience in managing similar projects.

Other

  • Full, clean driving licence
  • Supportive of Camphill Village Trust values.
  • Satisfactory standard DBS check.
  • Ability to be flexible, willing to travel and stay away overnight on occasions