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Assistant Building Surveyor
January 5, 2022 | Comments Off on Assistant Building Surveyor
Assistant Building Surveyor Job in Sevenoaks
Assistant Building Surveyor / Employers Agent required for a growing multidisciplinary consultancy based in Sevenoaks, working on remedial and refurbishment projects for Local Authority, Housing Association and Property Management clients in London and the Southeast. Offering a salary of up to £40k + Bonus + Travel + Excellent progression opportunities and support with RICS APC. You will be joining a rapidly growing consultancy with a strong pipeline of projects.
The consultancy offers a multitude of services to include project management, surveying, cost consultancy, and design management, and specialise in residential and affordable housing projects for developers, Housing Associations and Local Authorities. Made up of around 100 employees and 4 offices, they are continuing to grow with a strong pipeline of work across London and the Southeast.
Role & Responsibilities
- Working with mainly Local Authority, Housing Associations, and Property Management clients
- Liaise closely with Clients, residents, Design Teams, Contractors, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders
- Assist and prepare designs, where applicable, on Contract Administration projects, taking account of Client brief, tenants' requirements and design proposals, both pre and post contract
- Coordinate all pre-contract investigations, surveys and other due diligence issues required by Clients, including sustainability issues
- Production of the Project Execution Plan
- Minute pre-contract meetings; immediate issue of minutes to all relevant parties
- Project manage where applicable other consultants on behalf of client
- Undertake all client funding and developments control requirements
- Prepare detailed specification of works, Performance Specifications and where applicable, Building Regulations and contract drawings
- Prepare JCT Contracts
- Tendering (single & 2-stage) including EU Procurement Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare and issue Contract Documents
- Ensure the appropriate stage invoices are issued
- Use of NBS specification writing
- Regular site inspections and production of reports
- Issue relevant instructions, Notices and Payment Certificates
- Assess contractor payment applications & advise client on cashflow forecast
- Co-ordinate management of projects as a whole ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery to clients
- Prepare Final Accounts & issue Final Statements
Required Skills & Experience
- 2+ years' experience as a Building Surveyor / Employers Agent
- Construction project management experience (remedial and refurbishment)
- Residential public sector experience
- Experienced in cladding / façade projects
- Knowledge of / experience of fire stopping / fire protection works
- Experienced in working for a consultancy, although contractor project management may also be considered
- RICS Accredited Degree
- Working towards RICS or MCIOB
- UK Driving Licence and own car
What you get back
- Salary of £30,000 - £40,000 + Bonus + Travel (package is negotiable dependent on experience)
- 28 Days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (+ Birthday + Christmas)
- Contributory Pension
- Private medical insurance
- Support with professional subscriptions
Apply
If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
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Assistant Building Surveyor Job in Sevenoaks- Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Kelly Armour Job Ref: 12202)