Works Surveyor

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week Monday – Friday (No weekends!)

Salary: Up to £15.37per hour

Temporary assignment: July 2016 – End of November 2016

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Works Surveyor to join our well-established Exeter based client on a lengthy temporary basis. This varied role will include carrying out surveys, preparing schedules and obtaining quotes, managing contracts, contractors & procurement as well as ensuring works are completed to a high standard and within budget and timescale. Monitoring contractor performance and customer satisfaction are also key elements of the role.

You will be partially office based (in Exeter) although to give variation, regular on site visits are required so a driving licence and own car are essential. In order to be considered for this fantastic role, you will need to have a strong knowledge of construction, building defects, maintenance, surveying and building standards.as well as familiarity and knowledge of current legislation relating to the provision of programmed works. For a full breakdown of day to day activities and essential skills, please see below:

DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES

– Carry out surveys and inspections of property stock and communal areas for repairs/improvements.
– Prepare work specifications and schedules and obtain quotes.
– Assist in the appointment of contractors following the employers procurement policy and procedure.
– Manage contracts to ensure they meet agreed standards, timescales & budget
– To assess and issue variation orders and agree interim and final payments
– Monitor contractor performance and customer satisfaction

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

– A background in building surveying or engineering
– Minimum of HNC in surveying in a building or civil engineering discipline
– Good report writing skills
– Experience of risk assessments
– IT literate and particularly used to working with digital mapping systems and Excel spreadsheets

Fully conversant with the inspection assessment techniques specified in well maintained highways code of practice for highway maintenance management