Building Surveyor - Preston, United Kingdom - Akton Recruitment

Akton Recruitment

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Preston, United Kingdom

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Description

Condition Building Surveyo

INSIDE IR35

10 Month Contract

Location:
Preston, Lancashire

£20 Per hour (Negotiable)

Position Details:

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Travel: Extensive travel throughout Lancashire (expenses paid within Lancashire boundary)
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Start Date: January 2, 2024, for approximately 10 months (with potential for an additional 2 months)
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Hours: 37 hours per week

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Capital Programme Officer, the Condition Building Surveyor will play a key role in the Capital Programme Team within the Asset Management Service.

The primary responsibility is to assist in delivering the condition survey program for educational and operational buildings in Lancashire. This includes conducting condition surveys within specified parameters and timelines and inputting data into a property asset management system.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Assist in the delivery of condition surveys across Lancashire.
Work independently, managing workload effectively in a fieldbased role.
Utilize knowledge of building or engineering building pathology to identify defects and associated remedies and costs.
Demonstrate understanding of constructionrelated legislation and its implications.
Consult with premises managers, central service managers, and other professionals.
Contribute to identifying improvements in service delivery.
Identify building fabric, mechanical, electrical, and health and safety priorities.
Support the preparation and monitoring of Capital Condition Programmes.
Conduct adhoc reports, surveys, inspections, and programs of work as required.

Skills and Experience:

Minimum 5 years' experience as an experienced Building Surveyor.
Degree qualification or equivalent in a relevant field.
Highlevel experience and knowledge in building/mechanical/electrical pathology.
Experience with constructionrelated legislation, codes of practice, and current standards.
Familiarity with Department for Education (or equivalent) condition survey methodology.
Proficiency in using property asset management systems.
Experience working with local authorities, schools, and public buildings.
Ability to organize and manage time effectively.
Knowledge of asset management principles.
Relevant professional or technical qualification to degree level or equivalent.
Essential car user post (applicants must provide a car for business use).

Desirable: