Building Surveyor

A local authority based in Hertfordshire is looking for a Building Surveyor to join their team. This is a full time, ongoing agency role and the successful candidate must have a full relevant Degree level qualification (recognised by RICS/CIOB etc.), extensive experience Structural/Subsidence works and ideally experience in a local authority setting. The main purpose of the role is to undertake Structural fault investigations and recommend solutions to structural and subsidence cases, including the procurement and management of contractors and consultants. The successful candidate will also have proven experience of Building Surveying and dealing with structural/subsidence works where targets are exceeded and effective, efficient services delivered. The main responsibilities associated with this role are as follows; Interpreting and developing design briefs and project requirements from, Client officers, project sponsors, and external organisations. Identifying and recommending the need to appoint specialist and consultants Ensuring project delivery within a strict qualitative and commercial framework. Preparing feasibility studies Preparing budget estimates, costs and outline specifications during the design process. Preparing detailed drawings, specifications, schedule of works for tendering /quotations The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills/attributes; Full relevant Surveying Qualification and ideally Chartered Status Extensive experience with Structural/Subsidence projects Detailed knowledge of building technology and construction including identifying defects and repair solutions. Highly developed skills in the preparation of drawings, schedule of works and specifications as required at the various stages of the project including documents for quotation and tendering purposes. Heightened Ability to think creatively to resolve complex design and property related problems The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering an hourly rate of £20 - £22 p/hour Umbrella Ltd (Approx. £510 - £560 p/week NET after deductions) dependant on experience and qualifications. So if this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up to date CV to (url removed) or call Jamal at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) Not interested in this role but know somebody who could be? Refer a friend today and receive up to £250 per referral if they are successfully placed by SC Construction