Role: Senior Building Surveyor/Contract Administrator (JPC-112)

Location: London

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