Client Surveyor

Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting for a Client Surveyor to work in the Westminster area. A local authority based in Westminster have a fantastic opportunity for a Client Surveyor to join their team. Job purpose & responsibilities: Contribute towards review of WCC’s Housing Asset Information, collecting data from all available sources and particularly using communication and engagement with stakeholders for this purpose; Work towards the development of capital programme works for the area on the basis of 1, 3, 5, and 30 year cycles. Work with the Client Surveyors and Asset Programme Analyst to monitor and develop the Citywide major works Programme; Act as a technical lead in surveying tasks across the stock for the Team; Review incremental surveys of the stock and ensure that findings are incorporated in our investment plans on an ongoing basis; Work with the Senior Client Programme Manager (and others) to develop polices / standards / standard specifications supporting the current housing asset strategy; Contribute towards the coordination of feasibility work and development of scheme briefs and in the project management of schemes in the feasibility stages of development; Helping to prepare detailed and project specific Client Briefs for the external appointment of consultant teams; Agree and monitor programme scope, from the initial brief through to completion of the works; Comply with relevant Westminster City Council legal, contract, policy and administrative processes, procedures, codes and requirements; Ensure that effective early consultation and communication takes place with Tenants, Lessees and Ward councillors. Candidate requirements: 3 years experience of working in a building surveying or project management environment; delivering medium value, high impact construction projects to time, cost and quality standards. Working within either the public and/ or private sectors Ideally 3 years’ experience in the condition survey assessment of residential property; Awareness of the implications of the Landlord and Tenant Act and how this affects leaseholder responsibilities (e.g. Pre 1987 leases / Section 20 notices etc.). Ability to ascertain 'improvement' works and the liability of each element of work that has been identified; Experience in working either with, or for a Building Consultancy to ensure a collaborative working relationship whereby the key requirements of the purpose of appointment is understood by both parties; An ability to work closely with senior managers and a wide range of stakeholders; A member of the RICS and / or CIOB, at least 1 year PQE. If your interested in the role and would like to apply please email your up to date CV to or call Chris on (phone number removed)