Building Surveyor
- Posted 21 July 2023
- Salary Negotiable upon experience
- LocationLondon
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Property Management & Construction Recruitment
- ReferencePROF_43524
- Contact NameChris Iloegbunam
Job description
Our client, based in East London, is currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor on a permanent contract. Our esteemed client houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East.
The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The salary is competitive and negotiable dependent upon experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience working within social housing and hold at the minimum a relevant Degree or HND/HNC in Surveying/Construction or equivalent and relevant work experience. Chartered members (MCIOB/ MRICS) will be prioritised.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Providing building surveying skills and knowledge of construction methods
Overseeing major cladding replacement works on high- and low-rise properties
Applying CDM 2015 principles to tenders and contracts
Contract administration and an understanding of contract law and excellent knowledge of standard form contracts
Managing large budgets, producing cash forecasts and processing payments
Writing reports and using presentation systems to communicate to all levels of stakeholders
Managing contractors and consultants to deliver within budgets and timescales
Carrying out fire remedial works and good understanding of ENS1 certificate
Showing relevant technical experience and professional qualification in Building Surveying
Experience required:
Undertaking major cladding replacement works on high- and low-rise properties
Versed in managing and running multiple complex building projects at the same time
Expert in building control and planning applications
Trained in applying CDM 2015 principles to tenders and contracts
Competent in managing large budgets, producing cash forecasts and processing payments
Understanding of contract law, standard form contracts and contract administration
Capable of managing contractors and consultants to deliver within budgets and timescales
Rewards and Benefits:
26 days holiday rising to 31 with service
Annual bonus subject to performance
Generous pension scheme - 5.5% and 12.5%
Employee assistance programme
Non-contributory life assurance
Working hours:
35 hours per week
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm (flexible dependent on meetings)
Agile working (60-80% home working)
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
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