Building Surveyor - Part Time - 3 days a week

We are looking for a Building Surveyor to work in conjunction with, and to support the Property and Maintenance team.

Role & Responsibilities:

Undertake building surveys of Active Prospects Properties both new and existing to inform decisions, appraisals and maintenance plans.
Assist in identifying solutions for building layouts to meet the people we support needs.
Project manage a number of development, extension and refurbishment projects, liaising with architects, contractors and suppliers so that projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
Offer technical guidance, defect diagnosis, undertaking a range of property surveys, preparation of specifications and schedule of works for tender, and management through the progress to completion and defects management.
Support organisation to meet its environmental /sustainability and net zero targets for its housing stock.

Responsibilities will also include:

Completion of detailed project plans for lead projects
Preparation of detailed drawings using CAD or other systems and ability to apply for planning permission and building control
Managing the full tender process
Advising on energy efficiency, environmental impact and sustainable construction

Good knowledge of JCT contract management
Lead on stock condition surveys
Preparation of detailed specifications and drawing up of tender documentation
Supporting with forecast/budgeting
Have experience and good knowledge of DHS, HHSR, and new Safety and Quality Standards
Lead on CDM on both property development and refurbishment schemes and on larger maintenance programmes
Good knowledge of the current Fire Safety requirements for high-and low-rise blocks and residential/domestic properties

The successful candidate will have the following Knowledge, Training & Experience:

Bachelor's or equivalent degree in building surveying or a related field
NEBOSH qualification (If not held you must be prepared to undergo training)
Maintenance contract procurement and managing building maintenance and capital building work contracts and the processes involved
Experience in stock condition surveys, property maintenance (planned/cyclical/reactive) and project management
Comprehensive understanding of statutory and legal regulations including planning legislation, Health and Safety, and Fire Safety
Confident persuasive approach and proven ability of working effectively with a range of colleagues, contractors and suppliers
Proven negotiation skills
Good eye for design and a keen eye for detail
Financial awareness and able to manage a budget
Be solution focused
Car Driver and use of own car, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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Active Prospects is an award-winning charity which supports around 400 people each year in the south-east who have a learning disability, mental health need or are autistic. This year we were proud to win Employer of the Year at the National Learning Disability & Autism Awards.