Planned Works Surveyor

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9 months ago
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PLANNED WORKS SURVEYOR

  • You will be working as a Planned Works Surveyor with an RP in London who are looking for someone to lead a team of 2 Asset Surveyors, carrying out 121s and getting the best out of a small team that are responsible for delivering planned, cyclical and major works - prioritising the kitchens and bathrooms improvement programme.

  • This will be for a minimum 3-6 months, which will look to be extended if everyone is happy.

  • You will be on an daily rate of £300 per day

    PRINCIPAL SURVEYOR ROLE BASICS:

  • Manage and monitor contractors to ensure work is of high quality and meets specifications.

  • Ensure that all pre and post inspections are carried out.

  • You will be procuring or preparing programmes, structural reports, feasibility studies, and tenders for capital and revenue programmes, including environmental works.

  • You will be monitoring and managing the programmes to ensure the project team surpasses the project aims and objectives regarding delivery, quality and to budget.

  • You will be leading on strategic asset management workstreams and provide technical and expert advice on complex or sensitive service delivery improvements and provide recommendation reports to senior management.

    PRINICPAL SURVEYOR APPLICANT ESSENTIALS

  • BSc in Building Surveying / higher diploma level or suitable alternative professional qualification or commensurate experience

  • Relevant surveying qualification

  • Professional qualification in surveying (e.g., RICS or equivalent).

  • Experience of collaborative senior leadership, leading groups of colleagues to monitor and develop services and deliver change

  • Experience of reviewing policies, supporting tendering and procurement activities

    HOW DO I APPLY FOR THIS PRINCIPAL SURVEYOR POSITION?

    If this is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this Planned Works Surveyor position - click apply and enter your details with your updated CV.

    We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better

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