Building Surveyor (Hybrid)

Building Surveyor (Hybrid) needed in Warrington, £40ph PAYE – Reference: 000A E4E3 / 1

To work as part of the Building Services Team on response maintenance work and, when directed, on elements of the planned programme and capital works under the direction of the Building Service Manager.

The postholder will lead and direct multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver construction, improvement and refurbishment projects from feasibility to completion.

The post holder will also carry out or commission condition surveys, provide services as described in Service Level Agreements and contribute to the annual review and drafting of the Building Maintenance Programme.

1. The postholder must carry out the duties with full regard to the Corporate Plan, the Corporate Equality and Diversity Policy and Health and Safety Policy.

1. In liaison with the First Response team, technically assess and add detail to response repair requests, issue orders to appropriate contractors, monitor progress, monitor contractor’s adherence to established response time targets, carry out quality checks of work on site and authorise payment.

1. To be responsible for the preparation of specifications and tender documentation, as necessary, for works (planned, revenue and capital works, including insurance works) related to the maintenance, alteration, improvement, extension and construction of property.

1. To be responsible for the production of tender and contract drawings using appropriate computer aided design packages.

1. To be responsible for the placing of orders with the relevant contractors, including the adequate inspection of on-site works and the validation of accounts for works completed, up to and including the final account.

1. To carry out all functions of the Contract Administrator as defined under various (eg JCT) forms of contract.

1. To commission and co-ordinate multi-disciplinary project teams.

1. To manage all aspects of a project, from receipt of clients’ requirements, planning applications, building control approval, tendering, on-site inspections, through defects to final completion.

1. To carry out stock condition surveys and inspections, including preparation of associated reports as necessary under the direction of the Manager.

1. To liaise with all Head Teachers, Business Managers, Duty Holders and / or Building Managers to achieve the orderly and timely completion of building works.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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