Senior Building Surveyor/Contract Administrator (JPC-112C)
18 hours ago
Cambridge
Role: Senior Building Surveyor/Contract Administrator (JPC-112) Location: Cambridge Sector: Public & Private Sector Consultancy Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 Overview Deliver a capital works programme for a local authority. Working in a small team interacting with other disciplines both internally and externally. Skills, Knowledge, Understanding and Learning • Bachelor’s degree in Building Surveying or similar relevant field., • Relevant professional qualifications and memberships (e.g. RICS, CIOB)., • Comprehensive knowledge of Building Regulations in England., • Building pathology experience is essential., • Damp, window, doors, kitchens and bathrooms, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to produce clear and concise reports., • Assist in development of junior and assistant level surveying staff. Main Duties and Responsibilities Building Inspections • Conduct detailed inspections of residential, educational or healthcare buildings, emphasising the identification and documentation of defects and structural issues. Support more junior resource where applicable., • Leverage building pathology expertise to identify apparent and potential defects in residential properties. Defect Analysis and Remedial Solutions • Articulate and explain various types of defects found in a variety of buildings, providing comprehensive reports with clear insights and recommended remedial solutions. Communication and Client Interaction • Professionally engage with clients, demonstrating clear and articulate communication when explaining complex defects and proposed solutions., • Manage relationships with clients, addressing inquiries and ensuring their understanding and satisfaction with the inspection and reporting process. Pre-Contract Procedures and Administration • Assist with/organising all pre-contract investigations, scoping surveys and other due diligence issues required by Clients, including sustainability issues., • Chair and minute pre-contract meetings; immediate issue of minutes to all relevant parties., • Project manages where applicable other consultants on behalf of client., • Resident liaison., • Prepare detailed specifications of works, performance specifications and where applicable building regulations and contract drawings., • Amend contracts, prepare Build Agreements and JCT contracts., • Tendering (single & 2-stage PCSA) including procurement analysis and reporting., • Prepare and issue Contract documents., • Ensure the appropriate stage invoices are issued., • Use of NBS specification writing., • Production of progress reports to clients. Post Contract Procedures and Administration • Attend and minute client meetings, immediate issue to all relevant parties., • Manage site inspections, reporting of same., • Ensure sign off of relevant instructions, certificates, reports and notices., • Oversee contractor payment applications and advise client on cash-flow forecast., • Co-ordinate management of projects as a whole, ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery to Clients., • Prepare Final Accounts (claims where applicable) and issue final statements., • Support junior members of the team. Contract Administration/Project Management • Independently manage workload to meet fee targets, ensuring timely completion of inspections, reports and any necessary remedial works mainly for high rise buildings., • Prioritise tasks efficiently, handling multiple projects simultaneously and within a team. Driving and Mobility Possess a valid UK driving License as the role may involve frequent travel to various sites for inspections. Technical Competence and Building Pathology • Assess the quality and cause/effect of building defects, particularly in the context of domestic structures., • Utilise knowledge of building pathology to enhance the depth of defect analysis. Clients • Freeholders, • Building Managers, • Developers, • Public Sector, • Housing Associations, • PFI Managers Rewards and Benefits • Competitive salary, • Discretionary bonus incentive, • Pension contributions, • Private medical insurance, • 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays), • 3-4 days during Christmas period (at Directors discretion), • 1 day off for birthday, • Professional subscriptions