Valuer
6 months on-going contract, Inside IR35
Newcastle-under-lyme
Job Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, professionally qualified and registered RICS Land and Property Surveyor to join this company's Commercial Development & Economic Growth Directorate. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a professional service to ensure that the company's commercial land and property portfolio is efficiently managed to protect the company’s capital investment, to promote employment opportunities and to generate capital and revenue surpluses.
Main Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities
Undertaking the end of year Asset Register valuations/reports and sign these off as a Registered Valuer.
Inspecting, surveying, valuing, negotiating, reporting upon and concluding all cases allocated to the post holder, including acquisitions, disposals, easements, licenses, appropriations, insurance, purchase and blight notices, agricultural tenancies, telecom masts and residential feasibility studies.
Managing the company’s land and property portfolio to include lease renewals, rent reviews, assignments, new lettings, lease surrenders and schedule of dilapidations.
Setting and monitoring relevant targets and budgets.
Negotiating covenant consent cases that have inbuilt “added value”.
Preparing cases for arbitration and attending County Court as an expert witness as required.
Representing the service and giving property advice at internal meetings of the council and meetings with outside bodies as required.
Keeping updated with relevant legislation, government and council policy, case law, County and local planning policy, national and local property market trends, RICS guidelines and codes of practice and CPD requirements.
Developing strategies and solutions for future implementation.
Requirements
Experienced, professionally qualified and registered RICS Land and Property Surveyor.
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, government and council policy, case law, County and local planning policy, national and local property market trends, RICS guidelines and codes of practice and CPD requirements.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Ability to manage the company’s land and property portfolio.
Ability to set and monitor relevant targets and budgets.
Ability to develop strategies and solutions for future implementation.
If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk
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Building Surveyor Required (Disrepair/Damp Surveyor)PurposeCarry out the building surveying functions required to manage the repair and maintenance requirements of a portfolio of approximately 20,000 homes, including the structure and fabric of the buildings, internal and communal areas, and the estate grounds. Manage the local delivery of repairs and contractors to ensure compliance with requirements. Work effectively with other teams in the directorate to deliver a seamless, holistic service to customers.InfoLocation - HaringeyHours - Mon to Fri, 8am till 4pmStarting - ASAPDuration - 3 months minimumDay Rate – £290 via umbrellaPurposeCarry out the building surveying functions required to manage the repair and maintenance requirements of a portfolio of approximately 20,000 homes, including the structure and fabric of the buildings, internal and communal areas, and the estate grounds. Manage the local delivery of repairs and contractors to ensure compliance with requirements. Work effectively with other teams in the directorate to deliver a seamless, holistic service to customers.DutiesTo provide an effective minor through to extensive works maintenance surveying service to all (void and occupied) properties, to assess condition and identify building defects, to diagnose and specify appropriate remedies.To provide technical advice and support to all services.To implement quality, financial, and budgetary control systems in accordance with service requirements and performance targets.To assist with insurance claims requiring technical input, specifying, and implementing works as necessary.To set up and administer planned/cyclical maintenance programmes within specified areas.To carry out pre and post inspections as necessary to ensure specified works are undertaken to contract standards.To support the objectives of the HRS Trade Supervisors in delivery of the service.To prepare schedules of repairs, specifications and technical drawings and issue or supervise works to general repairs, voids, disabled adaptations or specialist works.To support disrepair claims including issuing or supervising, specifying and implementing agreed schedules of works in order to minimise the loss to the organisation.Essential QualificationsPart 1 RICS/CIOB or equivalent in relevant course of study or equivalent experienceHNC/HND or equivalent in building surveying or a closely related disciplineFull UK Driving License (Manual)AdvantageousGraduate in Building Surveying or similar technical discipline in the built environmentIOSH Managing SafelyNEBOSH / ROSPA construction Health & SafetyFULL JOB SPEC AVAILABLE ON REQUESTRecruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4RS is an equal opportunities employer. ....Read more...
My client, a fast growing, innovative multi-disciplinary construction and building consultancy with a number of offices across the South of England is hiring!
Due to their continued and ongoing success they are looking to appoint a number of motivated Chartered Building Surveyors and a number of intermediate Building Surveyors, candidates who are looking to become Chartered or are already in the process of becoming Chartered.
Successful candidates will be required to act on behalf of both public and private sector clients across a complete range of projects.
Job Summary The role encompasses a mixture of traditional building surveying and project management across a variety of different sectors, including but not limited to education, social housing, local authority, property development, ministry of defence and conservation.
No one day will be the same and the successful candidate will be expected to work both as part of an experienced team of Building Surveyors as well as being entrusted to take sole responsibility for managing their own projects from inception through to completion.
Successful candidates will be relied upon to help promote the practice and continue to develop and maintain client relationships. Limited travel will be expected to be undertaken across the region to fulfil the requirements of the role and the diverse range of work.
The successful candidate will be expected to be proficient in the use of AutoCAD as well as having at least a basic understanding of professional services.
Job Summary
You will be required to undertake the following duties;
Preparing tender documentation comprising of schedule of works, NBS, Preliminaries and Material Workmanship Sections.
Producing CAD drawings/plans.
Overseeing tender procedures and evaluation of tenders.
Perform the duties of Contract Administrator using the JCT suite of contracts, including, preparation of instruction, certificates of payment and final accounts.
Managing contracts and controlling expenditure within budget and time.
Carry out the duties of Lead Designer for Building Surveying led projects.
Undertake Building and Condition Surveys.
Carry out inspections of construction works.
Write technical reports.
Write specifications of work.
Compile schedules of work.
Chair and minute meetings.
Current projects include extensions & refurbishment of Schools, Colleges, Universities and other Public Sector Buildings.
In order to be successful in this role the following will be essential:
Knowledge of Asbestos Management duties, H&S Legislation and CDM Regulations.
Experience in Management of small to medium sized projects, identifying building defects and preparing specifications.
Working knowledge of IT systems and software such as MS Project, Office & AutoCAD.
Work well within a team.
Knowledge of the JCT forms of contract.
You will also need a minimum of a degree in Building Surveying and/or an HNC/HND. You will be a Full Member of RICS, or you will be actively seeking to become RICS accredited.
Successful candidates need to be highly motivated, positive and assertive, driven to get results, you will need to be used to working to tight schedules, you will be highly organised and you will be an excellent communicator
You will also need a fully valid UK Driver’s License and be prepared to undertake DBS/Security Clearance as a prerequisite.
Benefits
• 25 days leave (rising to 27), plus bank holidays (you can also buy and sell up to 3 days holiday)• 5% Employer Pension Contribution• Healthcare Package• Life Insurance • Critical Illness Cover• Professional Training (CPD)• Professional Membership Fees• Employee Assistance Programme• Sick Pay Insurance• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward thinking, innovative multi-disciplinary construction consultancy who provide a seamless and collaborative service to their clients and stakeholders. If you are a self-motivated and ambitious individual, we would love to hear from you!
KEYWORDS
Building Surveyor, Chartered Building Surveyor, APC, MRICS, Refurbishment, Client Management, Contract Administration, Tendering & Bids, AutoCAD
Please forward me your CV in word format and I will call you to discuss the opportunity and client in detail.
Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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Disrepair & Damp Surveyor
3 months on-going contract, Inside IR35
Haringey, London
Main Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities
To provide an effective minor through to extensive works maintenance surveying service to all (void and occupied) properties, to assess condition and identify building defects, to diagnose and specify appropriate remedies.
To provide technical advice and support to all services.
To implement quality, financial, and budgetary control systems in accordance with service requirements and performance targets.
To assist with insurance claims requiring technical input, specifying, and implementing works as necessary.
To set up and administer planned/cyclical maintenance programmes within specified areas.
To carry out pre and post inspections as necessary to ensure specified works are undertaken to contract standards.
To support the objectives of the HRS Trade Supervisors in delivery of the service.
To prepare schedules of repairs, specifications and technical drawings and issue or supervise works to general repairs, voids, disabled adaptations or specialist works.
To support disrepair claims including issuing or supervising, specifying and implementing agreed schedules of works in order to minimise the loss to the organisation.
To carry out the project management of minor works schemes and Estate Improvement projects.
To liaise with client representatives, statutory authorities, Tenants, Housing Management etc on queries concerning works undertaken or planned, ensuring a positive image of Homes for Haringey is presented at all times.
To ensure that work is undertaken in a manner commensurate with all statutory requirements and with regard to current legislation e.g. H&S, CDM, Party Wall Act, Disrepair and Insurance etc.
To use any technology and communication systems necessary to achieve the objectives of the post and service.
To provide verbal and written replies to tenants, leaseholders, Members, MP’s in accordance with corporate guidelines in respect of standards and response times.
Take responsibility for the health and safety activities applicable to the post as set out in the Homes for Haringey policy statements.
Manage complaints effectively and seek to resolve issues quickly. Ensure that defects which could give rise to claims of disrepair are resolved and fully documented.
To ensure the Homes for Haringey’s policies, procedures and statutory requirements are adhered to within the course of the duties of the post.
Requirements
Part 1 RICS/CIOB or equivalent in relevant course of study or equivalent experience
HNC/HND or equivalent in building surveying or a closely related discipline
Full UK Driving License (Manual)
Graduate in Building Surveying or similar technical discipline in the built environment
IOSH Managing Safely
NEBOSH / ROSPA construction Health & Safety
Experience of managing repair and maintenance services in residential buildings, including the specification of works and diagnosis of building defects Financial and quality control
Experience and proven capability of making complex technical/professional decisions, in particular the specification of remedial works
Experience of project managing building works
Experience of managing and administering contracts for repair and maintenance
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