Building Inspector / Surveyor

Building Inspector/Surveyor required to undertake and manage professional and technical Inspections/Surveys across military estate in Moray, Scotland.

Technical Responsibilities:

Carry out Competent Persons (CP) inspections and condition inspections on assets to meet Statutory and Mandatory compliance
Manage Specialist Supply chain to carry out Competent Persons (CP) inspections on assets to meet Statutory and Mandatory compliance.
Visit client sites and carry out measured surveys as necessary, to allow the preparation of detailed reports, specifications and schedules of work.
Produce clear, concise costed Feasibility Studies, Option Studies and Investment Appraisals.
Prepare technical specifications, schedules of work, contract documentation etc. Invite quotations / prices from the Approved Supply Chain; review/evaluate returned prices, liaising with Contractors as necessary to ensure that prices are fully compliant and within the project cost accepted by the Client.
Undertake any design work necessary where appropriate and to achieve compliance with statutory requirements e.g. building regulations, environmental standards etc.
Liaise with in house Quantity Surveyors on cost estimates for projects.
Undertake the procurement and project management of any other specialist task/project in area of expertise.
Inputting into a database of design solutions in area of expertise that can be utilised for new projects.
Review, check and approve Design Work by others as required to ensure the design meets the Client’s and statutory requirements relevant to the Technical Inspector role.

People Responsibilities:

Liaise with DlO, End Users and other stakeholders to provide advice and support.
Advise management and the local client on technical matters in the discipline.
Notify the site manager of any defects relating to statutory and Mandatory audits.
Comply with the organisations Equality and Diversity policy.

Commercial Responsibilities:

Perform audits on Statutory Certification sites in relation the Technical Inspector Role.
Manage and report against the agreed programmes of Inspections including the analysis of
any risks.
Contribute to data gathering and forecasting associated with the Forward Additional Services
Plan.
Identify any risks around compliance with Statutory and Mandatory requirements and implement plans in conjunction with relevant stakeholders to eliminate or mitigate them.

Person Specification

Extensive experience of conducting building inspections and surveys
Knowledge and understanding of contracts, contract documentation and reporting, standards and specifications.
Knowledge of construction methods, materials and technology.
Computer literate.
Health & Safety awareness.
Familiarity of NEC3 contracting and requirements with sites and equipment.

Training & Qualifications

ONC/HNC in relevant discipline – Building, Surveying, Construction etc