Graduate Building Surveyor

The role will be responsible for the ongoing review and inspection of the Estate and its building portfolio; to include maintaining an accurate condition survey record and successful delivery of assigned minor works to programme and within allocated budget. You will engage with and consult with RAL stakeholders and connected third parties regarding Minor Projects and Measured Term Contracts, including the capture of the"brief", interpretation of requirements and preparation of Valued Engineered specifications, with the aid of the M & E Department and other specialists.

This role will see you take on some supervisory responsibilities for refurbishment projects and Building Maintenance, managing externally appointed professional teams and contractors.

Summary of Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Adopt and develop the Estates existing condition survey reports to inform and assist the Estates Senior Management team in the strategic planning of maintenance and capital replacement works
• Liaise with the client to interpret and define project requirements, scope and budget prior to works instruction.
• Diagnose building defects and specify remedial repairs
• Prepare estimates, specifications and tender documents relating to Minor Projects and Measured Term Contracts at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.
• Instruct, implement and manage projects using NEC3 TSC and NEC3 ECC processes and protocols.
• Procurement and supervision of contractors with minimal impact to the site location, including works coordination, integration, Safety and Quality assurance.
• Ensuring CDM requirements are met for relevant schemes, including the issuing F10 notices where appropriate.
• Project management of various projects incorporating all building disciplines, with assistance for M & E and other specialist trades.
• Ensure the Users acceptance and sign off the completion of Minor Project works.
• Available for RAL Call-Outs and weekend working when required.
• The above duties will require limited travel and may involve occasional overnight stays.

We recruit on a rolling basis therefore we recommend you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Applications will be reviewed and considered on an ongoing basis until our roles are filled.

In order to apply for this role you must have:

• Obtained your first degree bachelors or Masters, (not doctorate) in a relevant subject in either 2019, 2020 or be due to receive it in 2021
• Expected or have achieved a 2:1 or above
• The right to live and work in the UK

Essential Criteria:

• BSc in Building Surveying
• Good inter-personal skills, particularly in communication, negotiating networking and team building, motivation and problem solving.
• Good knowledge of UK building control and the application of current building regulations
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Good ICT skills, including MS Office and CAD.
• Self-motivated.
• Good time management skills.
• Able to work well within a team but also show excellent initiative alone and work independently

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulation, especially fire, asbestos and CDM regulations.
• Post qualification experience of diagnosing building defects and specifying remedial repairs.
• Approving contractors work quality
• Contract management.
• Applying legal interpretation of standard forms of contract in particular NEC3
• Design and specifying minor alterations
• Knowledge of construction drawing standards
• Commercial awareness
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary design office.

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How to Apply

Online applications only for this role. Please submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for STFC and the role you're applying for. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit your application without a covering letter may result in your application not being considered.

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Additional Information

• Organisation: Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
• Contract Type: Open Ended
• Minimum Salary: Pound Sterling (GBP) 27,390
• Hours: Full-time