Building Surveyor
| Posting date: | 30 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,777 to £34,834 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Benefit Allowance - £2153 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2024 |
| Location: | TN34 3UY |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hastings Borough Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | CSG/24/278822 |
Summary
Rare Opportunity: Building Surveyor
Grade 6 - £29,777 to £34,834 per annum + benefit allowance of £2153.00
37 Hours per week Monday – Friday
Permanent
Are you ready to take the next step in your building surveying career?
Hastings Borough Council is seeking a resourceful and self-motivated Building Surveyor to join our team and make a real impact in the Hastings Borough area.
In this role you can enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing you to work from home or our conveniently located Hastings Office, or a blend of both. It should be noted that the role entails travel to our office and throughout the borough for regular site visits and meetings, often at short notice.
Purpose of the Job:
As a Building Surveyor with us, you'll play a crucial role in assisting the Principal Building Surveyor and Building Surveying Technician in managing the Council's in-house building surveying functions.
Your main responsibility will be to effectively manage the Council's minor works system, ensuring the seamless delivery of day-to-day property maintenance activities.
You'll also oversee various cyclical facilities management tasks and spearhead a range of small improvement and alteration works across our diverse property portfolio, spanning operational, public realm, and commercial properties.
Examples of Key Responsibilities:
Administer the Council’s Minor Works term contract on routine and unplanned maintenance works on its property portfolio.
Carry out inspections, produce schedules of works and tender documents for a variety of small maintenance works on the council’s property portfolio under its annual repairs and renewals programme.
Oversee Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) reviews & re-assessments.
Some Essential Requirements:
ONC or HNC in Building Studies or a similar allied subject at an equivalent level.
Demonstrable experience in property maintenance, improvement, and alteration environment.
Experience in tendering, administration and completion of minor works contracts including the successful negotiation and agreement of final accounts.
Good verbal communication and contract negotiation skills
Current clean full UK Driver’s License and access to own vehicle for business use.
For a full list of responsibilities and a complete person specification please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
Benefits:
27 days Annual Leave (pro-rated for part time staff) rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service, 35 days after 10 years and 37 days after 15 years.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your Health & Wellbeing.
E-Learning Development Hub.
A generous local government pension provided by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Fully supported Hybrid Working arrangements.
Flexible working scheme to support you in achieving a good work/life balance.
Deadline for Applications : 24/05/2024 @ 12:00pm
Interview scheduled w/c 3rd June 2024.
Interviews will take place in person at our Muriel Matters House Office, TN34 3UY.
Grade 6 - £29,777 to £34,834 per annum + benefit allowance of £2153.00
37 Hours per week Monday – Friday
Permanent
Are you ready to take the next step in your building surveying career?
Hastings Borough Council is seeking a resourceful and self-motivated Building Surveyor to join our team and make a real impact in the Hastings Borough area.
In this role you can enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing you to work from home or our conveniently located Hastings Office, or a blend of both. It should be noted that the role entails travel to our office and throughout the borough for regular site visits and meetings, often at short notice.
Purpose of the Job:
As a Building Surveyor with us, you'll play a crucial role in assisting the Principal Building Surveyor and Building Surveying Technician in managing the Council's in-house building surveying functions.
Your main responsibility will be to effectively manage the Council's minor works system, ensuring the seamless delivery of day-to-day property maintenance activities.
You'll also oversee various cyclical facilities management tasks and spearhead a range of small improvement and alteration works across our diverse property portfolio, spanning operational, public realm, and commercial properties.
Examples of Key Responsibilities:
Administer the Council’s Minor Works term contract on routine and unplanned maintenance works on its property portfolio.
Carry out inspections, produce schedules of works and tender documents for a variety of small maintenance works on the council’s property portfolio under its annual repairs and renewals programme.
Oversee Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) reviews & re-assessments.
Some Essential Requirements:
ONC or HNC in Building Studies or a similar allied subject at an equivalent level.
Demonstrable experience in property maintenance, improvement, and alteration environment.
Experience in tendering, administration and completion of minor works contracts including the successful negotiation and agreement of final accounts.
Good verbal communication and contract negotiation skills
Current clean full UK Driver’s License and access to own vehicle for business use.
For a full list of responsibilities and a complete person specification please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
Benefits:
27 days Annual Leave (pro-rated for part time staff) rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service, 35 days after 10 years and 37 days after 15 years.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your Health & Wellbeing.
E-Learning Development Hub.
A generous local government pension provided by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Fully supported Hybrid Working arrangements.
Flexible working scheme to support you in achieving a good work/life balance.
Deadline for Applications : 24/05/2024 @ 12:00pm
Interview scheduled w/c 3rd June 2024.
Interviews will take place in person at our Muriel Matters House Office, TN34 3UY.