Responsibilities

This role is suited to a recently qualified (aspiring) Quantity/Building Surveyor or Project Manager.

• To support Pre-Contract Surveyors, perform the following activities:
• Developing the project brief and assembling the project delivery team.
• Procuring necessary consultancy services to develop a project to planning submission/tender.
• Preparation of robust and accurate tender and contract packages.
• Undertaking various forms of tender processes.
• The ability to analyse and review Contractor/Developer and Designer proposals and ensure that the Employer's Requirements are fulfilled.
• Preparation of the Building Contract.

• To independently act as Employer's Agent for the delivery of the project(s) which will require:
• An understanding of development control and funding/delivery standards within the housing sector.
• Chairing progress meetings and producing meeting minutes. To follow up and proactively manage the project on an ongoing basis.
• Undertaking all day-to-day administrative duties on the delivery of developments under the terms of JCT, Design and Build, Bespoke Development Agreements etc.
• To routinely report on time, cost, and quality to the client and proactively manage associated risks.
• To successfully manage the handover process including undertaking pre-handover inspections.
• To manage post-completion activities to include end of defect rectification period inspections, agreement of the final account, auditing the Building Manual.

Qualities/Knowledge

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to sustain and grow client relationships.
• Ambition and character to grow professionally and personally with the business.

Experience

• Experience delivering Employer's Agent/Contract Administration services for new build housing.
• Demonstration of experience working with Local Authorities, Housing Associations or Private Developers.
• Member of the RICS or working towards their APC or similar professional qualification

Additional Information

• Working Hours:
  • Working Hours 9 am to 5.30 pm with an hour for lunch.
  • We currently operate flexible hours so that if you wish you can start early/leave early or start late and leave late. However, core hours will be between 10 am and 4 pm.
  • We adopt hybrid working arrangements which allow staff at their choice to work remotely for 2 days of the week.
• Remuneration and Benefits:
  • Entitled to Rewards/benefits package
  • We operate a government workplace pension scheme using NEST. You will be automatically enrolled unless you specifically opt out
  • Holiday: 25 days per annum with a further 3 days between Christmas and New Year when the office will be closed.
  • Subject to a 6-month probationary period.
  • The notice period will be 3 months on either side after the probationary period.
  • Home-to-work mileage will not be paid by the Practice. All business miles will be reimbursed at our standard mileage rate. This will be detailed in the contract of employment.
  • You will be covered by accident insurance for any accidents whilst at work.
  • You will be provided with all necessary PPE.
  • You will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone.
• Training and Development:
  • Active engagement in career progression/attainment of RICS or equivalent membership.
  • RICS subscription will be met in full by the Practice. Alternatively, membership of other professional bodies that are relevant to the role.
  • CPD is required by the Practice to be paid by the Practice. Any additional CPD will attract financial support from the Practice up to £200