Apex Resourcing Solutions Ltd

Building Fabric Surveyor

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Job Location

Woodthorpe, United Kingdom

Job Description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Building Fabric Surveyor to join the Estates Department of this high profile University complex.

They are the largest single site University campus in the UK at 440 acres; it is located close to a market town and is only minutes away from the motorway network. Their Facilities have been voted the best in the UK for the last five years.

The Estate is in a sylvan setting, with a huge variety of academic, residential, commercial and sports facilities and is 362,000 sq. m in total. There are 154 buildings as well as a further 85 acres that is currently agricultural land adjoining campus that has planning permission for further development.

Reporting to the Maintenance Projects Engineer. You will have responsibility for providing leadership and management within Facilities Services delivering building technical support to team and the wider organisation’s needs. To design, tender, procure and deliver long term maintenance and campus wide projects. To develop lifecycle maintenance plans for the campus wide buildings and infrastructure. To be responsible for all building fabric project works to agreed standards and ensure minimum compliance standards are met. To work with our colleagues in schools, professional services, campus living, tenants and sports to collate and deliver a structured programme of building fabric maintenance and compliance delivery.

This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week. You will receive 44 days annual leave inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 university closure days. This role also attracts a generous DC pension scheme, equating to 30% of salary per annum. You will also have access to sporting facilities and gym membership at staff rates and many other benefits.

Responsibilities

* Responsible for establishing and delivering the long-term maintenance projects specification, planning and delivery of project works and tasks through efficient use of internally and externally sourced suppliers/providers

* Budget responsibility for works undertaken and to provide updates of progress and control.

* Develop and produce tender documentation in accordance with the University policy guidance and standard forms of contract.

* To develop and lead maintenance plans and programmes for long term maintenance programmes.

* To ensure that all works are planned, recorded and visible through the Archibus CAFM system.

* Project manage the procurement and execution of maintenance and refurbishment projects for clients (internal and external)

* Maintain best practice and compliance with statutory Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and University operational procedures and codes of practice including Risk Assessments, COSHH etc. and to carry out periodic audits to ensure the University and legislative requirements are being met.

* Provide professional building fabric knowledge and advice to the wider Team in Building Services.

* To co-ordinate and manage projects, including those of other disciplines, whilst balancing priorities to ensure minimum disruption to services and maintaining a quality service to customers.

* Management and control of contractors employed on project works.

* To assist clients with their project requirements and produce outline proposals, including feasibility studies and budget estimates.

* Support the Maintenance Projects Engineer in the recruitment process for Staff, create and develop job descriptions and person specifications. Carry out shortlisting, interviews and selection of technical posts.

* To develop proposals to full design, obtaining statutory approvals, preparation of tender and contract documentation, including budget monitoring

* Communicate to key stakeholders of progress of Plans and Project works.

Skills & Attributes

* City and Guilds technical qualification or equivalent.

* NEBOSH General Certificate or willingness to undertake this.

* Substantial experience of project managing small construction and maintenance projects on a large customer- based location.

* Familiar with reading and interpreting engineering and building schematic drawings.

* Able to work on own initiative, being proactive in foreseeing and addressing problems or issues.

* Experience of appointing, co-ordinating, managing and directing external consultants and suppliers for small projects.

* Excellent communication skills to be able to communicate effectively with staff, customers and colleagues both verbally and when writing reports.

* Good IT Skills.

* Knowledge of planning, building control and H&S legislation.

* A willingness to undertake further training and to adopt new procedures.

* Full Driving Licence required.

Note:- Apex Resourcing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency

Location: Woodthorpe, GB

Posted Date: 11/24/2024
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November 24, 2024
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