I am looking for a Trainee Building Surveyor to join a local authority in the North of Nottinghamshire. As part of the Property and Development team, the Trainee Building Surveyor will support the delivery of building surveys for large and complex projects. Responsibilities for the Trainee Building Surveyor: Support the delivery of building surveys and work alongside senior colleagues to resolve problems Deliver stock condition surveys Monitor performance and progress of major works Ensure schedules are delivered on time and budgets adhered to Successful applicants for the Trainee Building Surveyor role will have Willingness to learn, adapt and problem solve Ability to take initiative Ability to communicate with tenants and colleagues Some background in design/delivering capital works would be an advantage Benefits of the Trainee Building Surveyor role: Opportunity for upwards progression into more senior roles 26 days minimum annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years service Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme from day one If you are interested in the Trainee Building Surveyor role, apply online now or contact Ethan on (phone number removed)/ (url removed)
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
I am looking for a Trainee Building Surveyor to join a local authority in the North of Nottinghamshire. As part of the Property and Development team, the Trainee Building Surveyor will support the delivery of building surveys for large and complex projects. Responsibilities for the Trainee Building Surveyor: Support the delivery of building surveys and work alongside senior colleagues to resolve problems Deliver stock condition surveys Monitor performance and progress of major works Ensure schedules are delivered on time and budgets adhered to Successful applicants for the Trainee Building Surveyor role will have Willingness to learn, adapt and problem solve Ability to take initiative Ability to communicate with tenants and colleagues Some background in design/delivering capital works would be an advantage Benefits of the Trainee Building Surveyor role: Opportunity for upwards progression into more senior roles 26 days minimum annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years service Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme from day one If you are interested in the Trainee Building Surveyor role, apply online now or contact Ethan on (phone number removed)/ (url removed)
Construction Jobs
Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (Reactive Maintenance)
Salary: Dependent on experience
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Parker Jones Group is currently recruiting on behalf of a national social housing contractor who is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a reactive maintenance background, to join their team based in the Birmingham area.
Job Role & Responsibilities:
Qualified Quantity Surveyor with a background within Responsive Maintenance.
* Production of applications/valuations
* Cost management
* CVR reporting and forecasting
* Stock Condition Surveys
* Minimising cost, maximising value and protecting profit
* Utilise Direct labour and subcontractors to ensure works have labour targets and deliver agreed profit
* Procure Subcontractors, materials and plant
* Resolve any contractual issues from our client and supply chain
* Ensuring full delivery team is aware of our contractual & commercial requirements
* Manage cash collection
* Reporting progress to senior management
* Agreement of final accounts and completion of required client documentation to facilitate client approval
Knowledge/Experience:
* Professional Qualification (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma) or equivalent
* Previous experience of Responsive repairs/Voids/Facilities contracts is preferable
* Previous experience of working with Schedules of rates etc.
* Extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors
* Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting
* Excellent team player whilst also holding the ability to work independently on own initiative
* Excellent time management skills, with ability to work to tight deadlines
* Ability to encourage and support other members of the commercial team
Package:
* Competitive salary
* Car allowance/Company car
* Holidays + bank holidays
* Cycle to work scheme
* Life assurance entitlement
* Pension contributions
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (Reactive Maintenance)
Salary: Dependent on experience
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Parker Jones Group is currently recruiting on behalf of a national social housing contractor who is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a reactive maintenance background, to join their team based in the Birmingham area.
Job Role & Responsibilities:
Qualified Quantity Surveyor with a background within Responsive Maintenance.
* Production of applications/valuations
* Cost management
* CVR reporting and forecasting
* Stock Condition Surveys
* Minimising cost, maximising value and protecting profit
* Utilise Direct labour and subcontractors to ensure works have labour targets and deliver agreed profit
* Procure Subcontractors, materials and plant
* Resolve any contractual issues from our client and supply chain
* Ensuring full delivery team is aware of our contractual & commercial requirements
* Manage cash collection
* Reporting progress to senior management
* Agreement of final accounts and completion of required client documentation to facilitate client approval
Knowledge/Experience:
* Professional Qualification (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma) or equivalent
* Previous experience of Responsive repairs/Voids/Facilities contracts is preferable
* Previous experience of working with Schedules of rates etc.
* Extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors
* Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting
* Excellent team player whilst also holding the ability to work independently on own initiative
* Excellent time management skills, with ability to work to tight deadlines
* Ability to encourage and support other members of the commercial team
Package:
* Competitive salary
* Car allowance/Company car
* Holidays + bank holidays
* Cycle to work scheme
* Life assurance entitlement
* Pension contributions
We are working with a growing and progressive design and build contractor, specialising in the design, engineering and construction of sophisticated environments, from cleanrooms and laboratories to the most complex pioneering pharma facilities. Working with blue chip clients such as AstraZeneca, GSK, VMIC and NHS, we provide full turnkey multidisciplinary services in highly regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors across the UK.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced QS to join our project site based team on Harwell Science Park, Oxford. Our client operate within a range of different commercial arrangements including lump sum work, alliance & collaborative contracts and term agreements and you should be familiar with each of these arrangements. You must also have good knowledge and understanding of NEC building contracts. The contract is an NEC Option 4 – Construction Management.
Although your prime functions are the commercial management of projects together with input into the development of commercial practices within the organisation your support may also be required in tendering projects and therefore Tendering / Estimating is also included within your job description.
Therefore your roles and responsibilities can be split into the following specific areas:-
* Collaborative Contracts
* Commercial Support
* Construction Management
* Procurement
* System Development
* Tendering / Estimating
However in essence your role is to closely identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risk, control / monitor all commercial aspects of the project most importantly to maximise our profitability whilst managing the cashflow.
Collaborative Contracts
Provide a wide range of commercial support to alliance / collaborative projects including the preparation of monthly cost reports, management of change control etc.
Prepare and monitor risk analysis schedules and provide input into strategies to mitigate these risks during the course of the work.
Prepare, monitor and report on KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
Develop benchmarking information, primarily for HVAC and Fit Out works to demonstrate value for money.
Develop matrices to establish earned value on projects and be able to manipulate this information to generate S curves etc.
Commercial Support
Provide commercial support to engineers and project managers by preparing applications, invoices, variations and general commercial input into projects.
Working in close liaison with the Project Manager you will monitor costs on projects and prepare monthly financial forecasts with full reconciliation against cost incurred, committed cost, future cost and variations.
Review and provide commercial advice on Terms and Conditions for tenders and contracts to highlight any associated risks.
Procurement
You will work in close liaison with the Project Manager to procure sub-contract work packages, equipment and general materials, however you will also be required to carry out the following:-
* Produce procurement schedules
* Advising on procurement strategy
* Agree working arrangements with all key service providers
* Agree terms and conditions and raise orders for significant work packages
System Development
Develop cost systems and procedures to streamline cost control, ordering procedures and commercial frameworks.
Tendering / Estimating
You shall work with the project manager in preparing lump sum bids, target costs and budget prices for prospective clients including the following:
* Compile enquiry documents for competitive bidding
* Analyse sub-contractors tender returns, compile tender analysis report
* Determine preliminary allowances including design and staff costs against programme
* Produce S curve of project expenditure across programme
* Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities in a professional format for Client
* Material listing
* Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
* Prepare cost schedules using schedules of rates
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* A degree in Quantity Surveying is preferred but minimum qualifications are HNC in Quantity Surveying/ Building Services or Building Studies/Construction.
* Other relevant courses accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
* Fully conversant with traditional forms of contract but also alliance, collaborative and re-imbursable type projects.
* IT proficient.
* Membership or accreditation with any professional institution (RICS/ICE/CIBSE/CIOB) would be favorable.
* Experience on Pharmaceutical projects would be a distant advantage
The renumeration will be a day rate of between £400 - £500 per day and the contract will fall outside of IR35
Sep 15, 2022
Contract
We are working with a growing and progressive design and build contractor, specialising in the design, engineering and construction of sophisticated environments, from cleanrooms and laboratories to the most complex pioneering pharma facilities. Working with blue chip clients such as AstraZeneca, GSK, VMIC and NHS, we provide full turnkey multidisciplinary services in highly regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors across the UK.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced QS to join our project site based team on Harwell Science Park, Oxford. Our client operate within a range of different commercial arrangements including lump sum work, alliance & collaborative contracts and term agreements and you should be familiar with each of these arrangements. You must also have good knowledge and understanding of NEC building contracts. The contract is an NEC Option 4 – Construction Management.
Although your prime functions are the commercial management of projects together with input into the development of commercial practices within the organisation your support may also be required in tendering projects and therefore Tendering / Estimating is also included within your job description.
Therefore your roles and responsibilities can be split into the following specific areas:-
* Collaborative Contracts
* Commercial Support
* Construction Management
* Procurement
* System Development
* Tendering / Estimating
However in essence your role is to closely identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risk, control / monitor all commercial aspects of the project most importantly to maximise our profitability whilst managing the cashflow.
Collaborative Contracts
Provide a wide range of commercial support to alliance / collaborative projects including the preparation of monthly cost reports, management of change control etc.
Prepare and monitor risk analysis schedules and provide input into strategies to mitigate these risks during the course of the work.
Prepare, monitor and report on KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
Develop benchmarking information, primarily for HVAC and Fit Out works to demonstrate value for money.
Develop matrices to establish earned value on projects and be able to manipulate this information to generate S curves etc.
Commercial Support
Provide commercial support to engineers and project managers by preparing applications, invoices, variations and general commercial input into projects.
Working in close liaison with the Project Manager you will monitor costs on projects and prepare monthly financial forecasts with full reconciliation against cost incurred, committed cost, future cost and variations.
Review and provide commercial advice on Terms and Conditions for tenders and contracts to highlight any associated risks.
Procurement
You will work in close liaison with the Project Manager to procure sub-contract work packages, equipment and general materials, however you will also be required to carry out the following:-
* Produce procurement schedules
* Advising on procurement strategy
* Agree working arrangements with all key service providers
* Agree terms and conditions and raise orders for significant work packages
System Development
Develop cost systems and procedures to streamline cost control, ordering procedures and commercial frameworks.
Tendering / Estimating
You shall work with the project manager in preparing lump sum bids, target costs and budget prices for prospective clients including the following:
* Compile enquiry documents for competitive bidding
* Analyse sub-contractors tender returns, compile tender analysis report
* Determine preliminary allowances including design and staff costs against programme
* Produce S curve of project expenditure across programme
* Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities in a professional format for Client
* Material listing
* Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
* Prepare cost schedules using schedules of rates
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* A degree in Quantity Surveying is preferred but minimum qualifications are HNC in Quantity Surveying/ Building Services or Building Studies/Construction.
* Other relevant courses accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
* Fully conversant with traditional forms of contract but also alliance, collaborative and re-imbursable type projects.
* IT proficient.
* Membership or accreditation with any professional institution (RICS/ICE/CIBSE/CIOB) would be favorable.
* Experience on Pharmaceutical projects would be a distant advantage
The renumeration will be a day rate of between £400 - £500 per day and the contract will fall outside of IR35
We are working with a growing and progressive design and build contractor, specialising in the design, engineering and construction of sophisticated environments, from cleanrooms and laboratories to the most complex pioneering pharma facilities. Working with blue chip clients such as AstraZeneca, GSK, VMIC and NHS, we provide full turnkey multidisciplinary services in highly regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors across the UK.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced QS to join our project site based team on Harwell Science Park, Oxford. Our client operate within a range of different commercial arrangements including lump sum work, alliance & collaborative contracts and term agreements and you should be familiar with each of these arrangements. You must also have good knowledge and understanding of NEC building contracts. The contract is an NEC Option 4 – Construction Management.
Although your prime functions are the commercial management of projects together with input into the development of commercial practices within the organisation your support may also be required in tendering projects and therefore Tendering / Estimating is also included within your job description.
Therefore your roles and responsibilities can be split into the following specific areas:-
* Collaborative Contracts
* Commercial Support
* Construction Management
* Procurement
* System Development
* Tendering / Estimating
However in essence your role is to closely identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risk, control / monitor all commercial aspects of the project most importantly to maximise our profitability whilst managing the cashflow.
Collaborative Contracts
Provide a wide range of commercial support to alliance / collaborative projects including the preparation of monthly cost reports, management of change control etc.
Prepare and monitor risk analysis schedules and provide input into strategies to mitigate these risks during the course of the work.
Prepare, monitor and report on KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
Develop benchmarking information, primarily for HVAC and Fit Out works to demonstrate value for money.
Develop matrices to establish earned value on projects and be able to manipulate this information to generate S curves etc.
Commercial Support
Provide commercial support to engineers and project managers by preparing applications, invoices, variations and general commercial input into projects.
Working in close liaison with the Project Manager you will monitor costs on projects and prepare monthly financial forecasts with full reconciliation against cost incurred, committed cost, future cost and variations.
Review and provide commercial advice on Terms and Conditions for tenders and contracts to highlight any associated risks.
Procurement
You will work in close liaison with the Project Manager to procure sub-contract work packages, equipment and general materials, however you will also be required to carry out the following:-
* Produce procurement schedules
* Advising on procurement strategy
* Agree working arrangements with all key service providers
* Agree terms and conditions and raise orders for significant work packages
System Development
Develop cost systems and procedures to streamline cost control, ordering procedures and commercial frameworks.
Tendering / Estimating
You shall work with the project manager in preparing lump sum bids, target costs and budget prices for prospective clients including the following:
* Compile enquiry documents for competitive bidding
* Analyse sub-contractors tender returns, compile tender analysis report
* Determine preliminary allowances including design and staff costs against programme
* Produce S curve of project expenditure across programme
* Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities in a professional format for Client
* Material listing
* Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
* Prepare cost schedules using schedules of rates
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* A degree in Quantity Surveying is preferred but minimum qualifications are HNC in Quantity Surveying/ Building Services or Building Studies/Construction.
* Other relevant courses accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
* Fully conversant with traditional forms of contract but also alliance, collaborative and re-imbursable type projects.
* IT proficient.
* Membership or accreditation with any professional institution (RICS/ICE/CIBSE/CIOB) would be favorable.
* Experience on Pharmaceutical projects would be a distant advantage
The renumeration will be a day rate of between £400 - £500 per day and the contract will fall outside of IR35
Sep 15, 2022
Contract
We are working with a growing and progressive design and build contractor, specialising in the design, engineering and construction of sophisticated environments, from cleanrooms and laboratories to the most complex pioneering pharma facilities. Working with blue chip clients such as AstraZeneca, GSK, VMIC and NHS, we provide full turnkey multidisciplinary services in highly regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors across the UK.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced QS to join our project site based team on Harwell Science Park, Oxford. Our client operate within a range of different commercial arrangements including lump sum work, alliance & collaborative contracts and term agreements and you should be familiar with each of these arrangements. You must also have good knowledge and understanding of NEC building contracts. The contract is an NEC Option 4 – Construction Management.
Although your prime functions are the commercial management of projects together with input into the development of commercial practices within the organisation your support may also be required in tendering projects and therefore Tendering / Estimating is also included within your job description.
Therefore your roles and responsibilities can be split into the following specific areas:-
* Collaborative Contracts
* Commercial Support
* Construction Management
* Procurement
* System Development
* Tendering / Estimating
However in essence your role is to closely identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risk, control / monitor all commercial aspects of the project most importantly to maximise our profitability whilst managing the cashflow.
Collaborative Contracts
Provide a wide range of commercial support to alliance / collaborative projects including the preparation of monthly cost reports, management of change control etc.
Prepare and monitor risk analysis schedules and provide input into strategies to mitigate these risks during the course of the work.
Prepare, monitor and report on KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
Develop benchmarking information, primarily for HVAC and Fit Out works to demonstrate value for money.
Develop matrices to establish earned value on projects and be able to manipulate this information to generate S curves etc.
Commercial Support
Provide commercial support to engineers and project managers by preparing applications, invoices, variations and general commercial input into projects.
Working in close liaison with the Project Manager you will monitor costs on projects and prepare monthly financial forecasts with full reconciliation against cost incurred, committed cost, future cost and variations.
Review and provide commercial advice on Terms and Conditions for tenders and contracts to highlight any associated risks.
Procurement
You will work in close liaison with the Project Manager to procure sub-contract work packages, equipment and general materials, however you will also be required to carry out the following:-
* Produce procurement schedules
* Advising on procurement strategy
* Agree working arrangements with all key service providers
* Agree terms and conditions and raise orders for significant work packages
System Development
Develop cost systems and procedures to streamline cost control, ordering procedures and commercial frameworks.
Tendering / Estimating
You shall work with the project manager in preparing lump sum bids, target costs and budget prices for prospective clients including the following:
* Compile enquiry documents for competitive bidding
* Analyse sub-contractors tender returns, compile tender analysis report
* Determine preliminary allowances including design and staff costs against programme
* Produce S curve of project expenditure across programme
* Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities in a professional format for Client
* Material listing
* Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
* Prepare cost schedules using schedules of rates
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* A degree in Quantity Surveying is preferred but minimum qualifications are HNC in Quantity Surveying/ Building Services or Building Studies/Construction.
* Other relevant courses accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
* Fully conversant with traditional forms of contract but also alliance, collaborative and re-imbursable type projects.
* IT proficient.
* Membership or accreditation with any professional institution (RICS/ICE/CIBSE/CIOB) would be favorable.
* Experience on Pharmaceutical projects would be a distant advantage
The renumeration will be a day rate of between £400 - £500 per day and the contract will fall outside of IR35
Methodist Ministers' Housing Society
Marylebone, London, UK
Becoming part of the property team in a niche charity could be just the job for you, at the Methodist Ministers’ Housing Society.
An enthusiastic, empathetic and organised building surveyor is needed at MMHS, which looks after the housing needs of retired Methodist ministers of limited means. This new role is both hands-on and strategic.
MMHS has a nationwide portfolio of 900+ residential properties, more than 700 of which are occupied by ministers and their dependents. The remaining properties are market rented.
1 JOB DETAILS
Job title Building Surveyor
Salary £45,000 - £50,000pa (depending on experience), pension, other benefits
Contract type Full-time, permanent
Closing Date 12noon, 9 May 2022
Location Office and home-based and on-site
Team/directorate Property
Responsible to Property Director
2 JOB PURPOSE
To provide a high standard, efficient and effective professional service across the residential property portfolio.
To support colleagues in the Property Team on maintenance and repair programmes, refurbishment projects, and property compliance matters generally.
To carry out property appraisals and surveys.
To be pivotal in the scoping and tendering of a Stock Condition Survey and its subsequent implementation.
To support MMHS’s EPC ‘C’ energy efficiency rating initiatives and its Net Zero strategy as it develops.
3 KEY DUTIES
Writing specifications and tenders.
Providing in-house expertise on a wide range of residential property matters – such as health and safety compliance.
Supporting Refurbishment Manager and Maintenance and Repair Manager.
Budgeting and liaising with MMHS’s Finance Team.
Sharing knowledge across MMHS.
Undertaking all administrative tasks connected to the role, in particular data inputting.
Undertaking any other duties as requested by management which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role or necessary for the smooth running of the business.
4 PERSON SPEC
Qualifications and specific training
Essential – AssocRICS, MRICS or FRICS
Desirable – degree
Experience
Essential – demonstrable experience in residential property; compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
Skills
Essential – developed IT skills; management of projects; change programmes.
Personal attributes
Essential – self-motivated; proactive; attention to detail; personal empathy; sympathetic to the Christian faith.
Additional requirements
Essential – requires UK-wide travel, therefore must be flexible and able to spend time away from home; full clean UK driving licence.
Apr 12, 2022
Full time
Becoming part of the property team in a niche charity could be just the job for you, at the Methodist Ministers’ Housing Society.
An enthusiastic, empathetic and organised building surveyor is needed at MMHS, which looks after the housing needs of retired Methodist ministers of limited means. This new role is both hands-on and strategic.
MMHS has a nationwide portfolio of 900+ residential properties, more than 700 of which are occupied by ministers and their dependents. The remaining properties are market rented.
1 JOB DETAILS
Job title Building Surveyor
Salary £45,000 - £50,000pa (depending on experience), pension, other benefits
Contract type Full-time, permanent
Closing Date 12noon, 9 May 2022
Location Office and home-based and on-site
Team/directorate Property
Responsible to Property Director
2 JOB PURPOSE
To provide a high standard, efficient and effective professional service across the residential property portfolio.
To support colleagues in the Property Team on maintenance and repair programmes, refurbishment projects, and property compliance matters generally.
To carry out property appraisals and surveys.
To be pivotal in the scoping and tendering of a Stock Condition Survey and its subsequent implementation.
To support MMHS’s EPC ‘C’ energy efficiency rating initiatives and its Net Zero strategy as it develops.
3 KEY DUTIES
Writing specifications and tenders.
Providing in-house expertise on a wide range of residential property matters – such as health and safety compliance.
Supporting Refurbishment Manager and Maintenance and Repair Manager.
Budgeting and liaising with MMHS’s Finance Team.
Sharing knowledge across MMHS.
Undertaking all administrative tasks connected to the role, in particular data inputting.
Undertaking any other duties as requested by management which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role or necessary for the smooth running of the business.
4 PERSON SPEC
Qualifications and specific training
Essential – AssocRICS, MRICS or FRICS
Desirable – degree
Experience
Essential – demonstrable experience in residential property; compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
Skills
Essential – developed IT skills; management of projects; change programmes.
Personal attributes
Essential – self-motivated; proactive; attention to detail; personal empathy; sympathetic to the Christian faith.
Additional requirements
Essential – requires UK-wide travel, therefore must be flexible and able to spend time away from home; full clean UK driving licence.
Methodist Ministers' Housing Society
Marylebone, London, UK
Becoming part of the property team in a niche charity could be just the job for you, at the Methodist Ministers’ Housing Society.
An enthusiastic, empathetic and organised building surveyor is needed at MMHS, which looks after the housing needs of retired Methodist ministers of limited means. This new role is both hands-on and strategic.
MMHS has a nationwide portfolio of 900+ residential properties, more than 700 of which are occupied by ministers and their dependents. The remaining properties are market rented.
1 JOB DETAILS
Job title Building Surveyor
Salary £45,000 - £50,000pa (depending on experience), pension, other benefits
Contract type Full-time, permanent
Closing Date 12noon, 9 May 2022
Location Office and home-based and on-site
Team/directorate Property
Responsible to Property Director
2 JOB PURPOSE
To provide a high standard, efficient and effective professional service across the residential property portfolio.
To support colleagues in the Property Team on maintenance and repair programmes, refurbishment projects, and property compliance matters generally.
To carry out property appraisals and surveys.
To be pivotal in the scoping and tendering of a Stock Condition Survey and its subsequent implementation.
To support MMHS’s EPC ‘C’ energy efficiency rating initiatives and its Net Zero strategy as it develops.
3 KEY DUTIES
Writing specifications and tenders.
Providing in-house expertise on a wide range of residential property matters – such as health and safety compliance.
Supporting Refurbishment Manager and Maintenance and Repair Manager.
Budgeting and liaising with MMHS’s Finance Team.
Sharing knowledge across MMHS.
Undertaking all administrative tasks connected to the role, in particular data inputting.
Undertaking any other duties as requested by management which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role or necessary for the smooth running of the business.
4 PERSON SPEC
Qualifications and specific training
Essential – AssocRICS, MRICS or FRICS
Desirable – degree
Experience
Essential – demonstrable experience in residential property; compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
Skills
Essential – developed IT skills; management of projects; change programmes.
Personal attributes
Essential – self-motivated; proactive; attention to detail; personal empathy; sympathetic to the Christian faith.
Additional requirements
Essential – requires UK-wide travel, therefore must be flexible and able to spend time away from home; full clean UK driving licence.
Apr 12, 2022
Full time
Becoming part of the property team in a niche charity could be just the job for you, at the Methodist Ministers’ Housing Society.
An enthusiastic, empathetic and organised building surveyor is needed at MMHS, which looks after the housing needs of retired Methodist ministers of limited means. This new role is both hands-on and strategic.
MMHS has a nationwide portfolio of 900+ residential properties, more than 700 of which are occupied by ministers and their dependents. The remaining properties are market rented.
1 JOB DETAILS
Job title Building Surveyor
Salary £45,000 - £50,000pa (depending on experience), pension, other benefits
Contract type Full-time, permanent
Closing Date 12noon, 9 May 2022
Location Office and home-based and on-site
Team/directorate Property
Responsible to Property Director
2 JOB PURPOSE
To provide a high standard, efficient and effective professional service across the residential property portfolio.
To support colleagues in the Property Team on maintenance and repair programmes, refurbishment projects, and property compliance matters generally.
To carry out property appraisals and surveys.
To be pivotal in the scoping and tendering of a Stock Condition Survey and its subsequent implementation.
To support MMHS’s EPC ‘C’ energy efficiency rating initiatives and its Net Zero strategy as it develops.
3 KEY DUTIES
Writing specifications and tenders.
Providing in-house expertise on a wide range of residential property matters – such as health and safety compliance.
Supporting Refurbishment Manager and Maintenance and Repair Manager.
Budgeting and liaising with MMHS’s Finance Team.
Sharing knowledge across MMHS.
Undertaking all administrative tasks connected to the role, in particular data inputting.
Undertaking any other duties as requested by management which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role or necessary for the smooth running of the business.
4 PERSON SPEC
Qualifications and specific training
Essential – AssocRICS, MRICS or FRICS
Desirable – degree
Experience
Essential – demonstrable experience in residential property; compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
Skills
Essential – developed IT skills; management of projects; change programmes.
Personal attributes
Essential – self-motivated; proactive; attention to detail; personal empathy; sympathetic to the Christian faith.
Additional requirements
Essential – requires UK-wide travel, therefore must be flexible and able to spend time away from home; full clean UK driving licence.
This is an exciting time to join Sense Property, the Estates function of the national charity, Sense.
We support over 3000 people with deafblindness and other complex communication disabilities, and have over 200 properties – day centres, residential accommodation, offices and charity shops – in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Title: Senior Building Surveyor Reference number: 46580 Location: Remote Salary: £60,000 Inclusive Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent
About the role
Under our new strategy, our ambitions include increasing our support tenfold and significantly expanding our programmes. This will involve acquiring and developing new properties, renovating existing ones and disposing of those we no longer need.
That’s where you come in. Following a review of how we deliver our property services, we need a Senior Building Surveyor who is ready to meet these challenges, someone who one who can use their initiative, develop new ideas, and is willing to fulfil their potential to the full. Does this sound like you? We look forward to receiving your application.
This role can be remote but you must be prepared to travel to our main office in Crayford 1 -2 days per week.
Responsibilities include:
Manage a team of four Regional Building Surveyors to ensure they meet local clients’ needs for user-friendly advice and prompt, effective professional support.
Contribute to the development of Sense’s annual capital programme and manage its implementation, overseeing schedules of works, contract specification and tendering and authorising stage and final payments.
Lead on the specification and management of high-value construction and refurbishment projects and deliver them within budget and on time while minimising service user disruption.
Develop and manage a programme of annual stock condition assessments of each property and associated costed planned preventative maintenance schedules.
Manage, monitor and control the maintenance budgets, and provide property-related financial information to enable other staff to prepare bids and make financial forecasts.
Create and run approved contractor networks throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland to carry out annual inspections and both planned and responsive maintenance.
Ensure that relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and contracts are understood and applied effectively by the team.
Check and ensure that all Sense properties meet the necessary testing, validating, certification and registration requirements.
Assist with acquisition and disposals and schedules of dilapidations through to completion, obtaining best value, supervising on site and providing clients with regular progress reports.
Ensure the team create and update comprehensive records on Sense properties to ensure up to date accurate data.
Carry out other work, in line with the job’s purpose and salary, to support the Property team in meeting Sense’s changing needs for advice and support on building surveying.
Essential requirements:
Chartered Surveyor Building Surveying (MRICS) or Chartered Builder (MCIOB) or Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
Degree in Building Surveying/Construction or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and regulations applicable to surveying and experience of applying them.
Substantial work experience in a mixed portfolio building surveying environment, including commercial properties.
Experienced in managing teams, and able to manage staff working remotely, including setting operational plans, KPIs and managing performance.
Proven experience of using AutoCAD.
Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior managers, other Sense staff, surveying professionals, property owners, the public and volunteers.
Project and time management skills.
Willing and able to work flexibly, including additional and unsocial hours and travel to Sense properties in England, Wales and Northern, making overnight stays if necessary.
Full UK driving licence
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Closing date: Thursday 13 January 2022 Interview date: To be confirmed
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.
No agencies please.
Dec 16, 2021
Full time
This is an exciting time to join Sense Property, the Estates function of the national charity, Sense.
We support over 3000 people with deafblindness and other complex communication disabilities, and have over 200 properties – day centres, residential accommodation, offices and charity shops – in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Title: Senior Building Surveyor Reference number: 46580 Location: Remote Salary: £60,000 Inclusive Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent
About the role
Under our new strategy, our ambitions include increasing our support tenfold and significantly expanding our programmes. This will involve acquiring and developing new properties, renovating existing ones and disposing of those we no longer need.
That’s where you come in. Following a review of how we deliver our property services, we need a Senior Building Surveyor who is ready to meet these challenges, someone who one who can use their initiative, develop new ideas, and is willing to fulfil their potential to the full. Does this sound like you? We look forward to receiving your application.
This role can be remote but you must be prepared to travel to our main office in Crayford 1 -2 days per week.
Responsibilities include:
Manage a team of four Regional Building Surveyors to ensure they meet local clients’ needs for user-friendly advice and prompt, effective professional support.
Contribute to the development of Sense’s annual capital programme and manage its implementation, overseeing schedules of works, contract specification and tendering and authorising stage and final payments.
Lead on the specification and management of high-value construction and refurbishment projects and deliver them within budget and on time while minimising service user disruption.
Develop and manage a programme of annual stock condition assessments of each property and associated costed planned preventative maintenance schedules.
Manage, monitor and control the maintenance budgets, and provide property-related financial information to enable other staff to prepare bids and make financial forecasts.
Create and run approved contractor networks throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland to carry out annual inspections and both planned and responsive maintenance.
Ensure that relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and contracts are understood and applied effectively by the team.
Check and ensure that all Sense properties meet the necessary testing, validating, certification and registration requirements.
Assist with acquisition and disposals and schedules of dilapidations through to completion, obtaining best value, supervising on site and providing clients with regular progress reports.
Ensure the team create and update comprehensive records on Sense properties to ensure up to date accurate data.
Carry out other work, in line with the job’s purpose and salary, to support the Property team in meeting Sense’s changing needs for advice and support on building surveying.
Essential requirements:
Chartered Surveyor Building Surveying (MRICS) or Chartered Builder (MCIOB) or Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
Degree in Building Surveying/Construction or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and regulations applicable to surveying and experience of applying them.
Substantial work experience in a mixed portfolio building surveying environment, including commercial properties.
Experienced in managing teams, and able to manage staff working remotely, including setting operational plans, KPIs and managing performance.
Proven experience of using AutoCAD.
Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior managers, other Sense staff, surveying professionals, property owners, the public and volunteers.
Project and time management skills.
Willing and able to work flexibly, including additional and unsocial hours and travel to Sense properties in England, Wales and Northern, making overnight stays if necessary.
Full UK driving licence
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Closing date: Thursday 13 January 2022 Interview date: To be confirmed
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.
No agencies please.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Warrington
Full Time
Permanent
£45,000 per annum plus mileage allowance
Our client is an ambitious and well-established housing group with deep roots in three heartland areas of Liverpool, St Helens and Warrington.
One of the largest landlords in the North West, they have 1,500 staff, manage more than 40,000 homes, support almost 75,000 customers and invest at least £5m a year into local communities and life changing causes.
A social organisation with a commercial focus generating income to drive activities and deliver lasting change, they are a landlord, property developer, commercial contractor and social entrepreneur.
They currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide a high quality QS and cost management service to the Stock Condition and Planning Team. With a strong focus on driving value at the heart of service delivery, you’ll ensure the provision of an effective and efficient cost control service, ensuring the Repairs and Maintenance is delivered within set budget targets.
Within this role you’ll be responsible for:
Monitoring income and expenditure across all disciplines of the department
Providing cost management, cost advice, life cycle costing analysis and contract advice in relation to the Repairs and Maintenance Delivery programme
Preparing specifications, schedule of rates, pricing matrices and bills of quantities for major work programmes
Using and assisting in developing the asset management software and maximising the benefits of the mobile working solutions available
Dealing with day to day maintenance and contract administration including processing work orders, liaising with contractors and creating and analysing data and reports
Acting as a coach and mentor in the development of staff and team competencies to promote change, innovation, continuous improvement and management of risk
To be successful in this role you will:
Have worked as a Quantity Surveyor within construction and will hold a Level 6 qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
Have extensive knowledge of housing maintenance management with background working for both Client & Contractor organisations.
Have extensive knowledge of NHF schedule of rates and measured term contracts (JCT, NEC etc)
Have experience of contract management and of negotiating and influencing at all levels
Have an understanding of the needs within a social housing environment and the climate in which Registered Providers of housing work
Have experience of completing repairs and maintenance specifications and of working with schedule of rates, processing repair and void work orders accurately
Have knowledge of contract management, cash flow management and the governance procedures that exist within social housing
Hold full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes
Great people share qualities that our client values highly. They are problem-solvers, able to work well within our team. They are open, honest and committed to doing the right thing at all times, and they always look for ways to do things better, focused on making sure our client achieves their aims. If you can share our way of working, you’ll enjoy working here.
In return, they offer a modern workplace that is challenging, supportive and gives you room to grow your skills – along with a package of benefits that shows how much they value your contribution and care about your wellbeing.
Our client reserves the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that they have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis they would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible
Oct 27, 2020
Permanent
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Warrington
Full Time
Permanent
£45,000 per annum plus mileage allowance
Our client is an ambitious and well-established housing group with deep roots in three heartland areas of Liverpool, St Helens and Warrington.
One of the largest landlords in the North West, they have 1,500 staff, manage more than 40,000 homes, support almost 75,000 customers and invest at least £5m a year into local communities and life changing causes.
A social organisation with a commercial focus generating income to drive activities and deliver lasting change, they are a landlord, property developer, commercial contractor and social entrepreneur.
They currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide a high quality QS and cost management service to the Stock Condition and Planning Team. With a strong focus on driving value at the heart of service delivery, you’ll ensure the provision of an effective and efficient cost control service, ensuring the Repairs and Maintenance is delivered within set budget targets.
Within this role you’ll be responsible for:
Monitoring income and expenditure across all disciplines of the department
Providing cost management, cost advice, life cycle costing analysis and contract advice in relation to the Repairs and Maintenance Delivery programme
Preparing specifications, schedule of rates, pricing matrices and bills of quantities for major work programmes
Using and assisting in developing the asset management software and maximising the benefits of the mobile working solutions available
Dealing with day to day maintenance and contract administration including processing work orders, liaising with contractors and creating and analysing data and reports
Acting as a coach and mentor in the development of staff and team competencies to promote change, innovation, continuous improvement and management of risk
To be successful in this role you will:
Have worked as a Quantity Surveyor within construction and will hold a Level 6 qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
Have extensive knowledge of housing maintenance management with background working for both Client & Contractor organisations.
Have extensive knowledge of NHF schedule of rates and measured term contracts (JCT, NEC etc)
Have experience of contract management and of negotiating and influencing at all levels
Have an understanding of the needs within a social housing environment and the climate in which Registered Providers of housing work
Have experience of completing repairs and maintenance specifications and of working with schedule of rates, processing repair and void work orders accurately
Have knowledge of contract management, cash flow management and the governance procedures that exist within social housing
Hold full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes
Great people share qualities that our client values highly. They are problem-solvers, able to work well within our team. They are open, honest and committed to doing the right thing at all times, and they always look for ways to do things better, focused on making sure our client achieves their aims. If you can share our way of working, you’ll enjoy working here.
In return, they offer a modern workplace that is challenging, supportive and gives you room to grow your skills – along with a package of benefits that shows how much they value your contribution and care about your wellbeing.
Our client reserves the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that they have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis they would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible
Team Leader - Surveying
Permanent
£££ Competitive
Berkshire
Your new company
An exciting role has arisen with a Public Sector organisation in Berkshire. My client is now able to recruit for a permanent Surveying Manager to join them. This is a key position in their senior management team and involves the oversight of the planned investment programme.
Your new role
Working with an established team alongside other senior managers, you will head up a team of surveyors and will have responsibility for a substantial annual budget. Ensuring that the projects are delivered on time and to budget, you will be experienced at cost saving, performance monitoring and making sure people resources are used effectively. The stock conditions database needs to be maintained regularly so you will ensure this is completed. Another important part of your role will be to make sure CDM Regs are adhered to at all times and projects are compliant.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have worked in a similar role previously where you have managed 4 + staff members. People Leadership will come naturally to you and you enjoy this aspect of your role. You will be used to managing multiple external stakeholders and will be competent at preparing specifications and schedules for works. You will have a surveying background and public sector experience is a bonus.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Sammy now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Jul 23, 2020
Permanent
Team Leader - Surveying
Permanent
£££ Competitive
Berkshire
Your new company
An exciting role has arisen with a Public Sector organisation in Berkshire. My client is now able to recruit for a permanent Surveying Manager to join them. This is a key position in their senior management team and involves the oversight of the planned investment programme.
Your new role
Working with an established team alongside other senior managers, you will head up a team of surveyors and will have responsibility for a substantial annual budget. Ensuring that the projects are delivered on time and to budget, you will be experienced at cost saving, performance monitoring and making sure people resources are used effectively. The stock conditions database needs to be maintained regularly so you will ensure this is completed. Another important part of your role will be to make sure CDM Regs are adhered to at all times and projects are compliant.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have worked in a similar role previously where you have managed 4 + staff members. People Leadership will come naturally to you and you enjoy this aspect of your role. You will be used to managing multiple external stakeholders and will be competent at preparing specifications and schedules for works. You will have a surveying background and public sector experience is a bonus.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Sammy now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
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)
Jul 14, 2020
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)