Building Surveyor

Job Category : Technical – Property
Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date :Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £25.20

Per attached Building Surveyor Job Description

To act as an integral member of the Technical Services Team, providing operational support and professional guidance on building issues. To be responsible for ensuring that the maintenance service is compliant with current legislation, for example statutory requirements, CDM and Building Regulations, Planning and Codes of Practice, etc. To ensure compliance with policies and procedures for Health and Safety and Procurement. To contribute to the development and delivery of the Council’s forward maintenance plan in accordance with good practice and financial planning, and the Council’s management processes and procedures. To act in the role of Project Manager and/or Contract Administrator and undertake the design, specification and tender of construction works on maintenance projects, where required.

Education
Degree or equivalent in Land Management/Surveying, Construction and
Building strategy formulation, development and implementation (or similar).
Strategic management of asset and/or construction and building functions at a
high level e.g. MRICS or MCIOB.
A business management or project management qualification at an appropriate level (Prince 2 foundation or similar).

Experience
Knowledge and experience of business case development and an ability to develop and implement capital and revenue-based programmes and projects.
Demonstrable evidence of managing outsourced consultants and contractors to deliver high quality, timely work.
Experience in the acquisition and disposal of a wide range of land and property both leasehold and freehold and experience in bringing forward potential development sites.
Experience in dealing with the appointment and monitoring of external agents.
Demonstrable experience of identifying and implementing creative and/ or imaginative solutions to property problems
Significant experience of using asset management databases and toolkits to calculate NPV and ROI.
The ability to show the post holder will deal with a range of complex and contentious matters whilst maintaining the Council’s major policy objectives.
Preparation and presentation of reports to senior management and Elected Members.
Relevant Local Government experience.
Knowledge
IOSH Certificate or Diploma (General or Construction).
Relevant legislation and codes of practice. E
The post holder will need to be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of
property issues covering •

• Technical Services which covers Engineering and Surveying,
• Compliance and Client Relations which controls activities, both
  strategic and operationally, which delivers compliant, safe, resilient and
  reliable operating environments,
• Cost Consultancy which provides a Quantity Surveying function
• Maintenance Contract Management
  Council Procurement procedures.

Skills and Abilities
Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Communication skills are
paramount in this role as is the need to be able to communicate diplomatically
with many different stakeholders, explain project works to widely differing
audiences with widely differing styles and needs, especially external contractors.

Ability to lead and manage a professional team to ensure the successful
delivery of service and act as a mentor/coach to support their professional
development and monitoring of the team against objectives.
Ability to negotiate effectively and flexibly to secure good value for money. E
Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external
contacts, gain their confidence and persuade them to cooperate with
initiatives where required