Jobs in Upper Shader

Degree in Building Surveying or construction related field.
Relevant professional qualifications and memberships (e.g. RICS).
Comprehensive knowledge of Building Regulations and Fire Safety legislation in England.
Building pathology experience is essential.
Excellent numeracy, written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to produce clear and concise reports.

General

Project Management

Comply with, or improve upon, the Client’s Key Performance Indicators.
Working with and auditing a Quality Management system.
Report on a regular basis on status of projects and update Fee Projections.
Assist the Director in charge with Business Development, cultivating new and existing Clients to promote our service offering.
Strength in business development, demonstrating success in repeat business from existing clients and the development of new clients.
Have excellent communication skills with Clients, Contractors, Subcontractors and Residents, and to various stakeholders.
Effectively communicate your needs and aspirations to your colleagues and team members.

Defect Analysis and Remedial Solutions

Articulate and explain various types of defects found in a variety of buildings, to ensure the team produce comprehensive reports with clear insights and recommended remedial solutions.
Consider the specific challenges of high-rise buildings; knowledge in these areas would be advantageous.

Procedures and Administration

Specification writing, procurement and Contract Administration for high rise remediation works.
Understand and support the resident liaison process required to complete the works.
Develop the ability to take minutes in both internal and external meetings and understanding the context of discussion points.
Support and understand how different roles within the project team support the delivery of a project.
Assist with and understand the tender process an procurement of key consultants and contractors.

Pre-Contract Procedures and Administration

Independently manage workload to meet fee targets, ensuring timely completion of inspections, reports and any necessary remedial works.
Prioritise tasks efficiently, handling multiple projects simultaneously and within a team.
Deal with/organising all pre-contract investigations, surveys and other due diligence issues required by Clients, including sustainability issues.
Production of the Project Execution Plans.
Chair and minute pre-contract meetings; immediate issue of minutes to all relevant parties.
Project manage where applicable other consultants or staff on behalf of client.
Prepare detailed specification of works, performance specifications and where applicable building regulations and contract drawings.
Amend contracts, prepare Build Agreements and JCT contracts.
Tendering (single, 2-stage & PCSA) including procurement analysis and reporting.
Prepare and issue Contract documents.
Ensure the appropriate stage invoices are issued.
Use of NBS specification writing where applicable.

Post Contract Procedures and Administration

Chair and minute site meetings; immediate issue to all relevant parties.
Regular site inspections; reporting of same.
Timely issue of relevant instructions, certificates and notices.
Assess contractor payment applications and advise client on cashflow forecast.
Co-ordinate management of projects as a whole, ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery to Clients.
Prepare Final Accounts (claims where applicable) and issue final statements.

The job role will entail

A thorough understanding of efficient design, optimisation & value, from dealing with strategic issues at concept stage, stakeholder management, design development through all of the operational stages to completion of procurement stage.
Understanding of current and innovative procurement routes including PCSA, value management and value engineering; particularly in a residential context.
Good working knowledge of project management tools and techniques, relevant construction contracts and experience in programme management.
Reporting to funders on new build developments including programming, handovers and defect management.
With support, build and develop a regional office for the Client.
Ability to travel to projects based across the North and Midlands.
Undertake bid submissions, ITT’s etc.
Work with Managing Director to review efficiency of Case Studies and AI answer database.
Occasional Employers Agent activity on New Build projects.
Assist on virtual forum chairing round table discussions & presentations to the sector.
Assist on training and mentoring of Building Surveyor, Project Managers and associated resource management support and business generally. Supporting existing surveying staff to potentially manage the same.

Indicative workload (team)

Manage and report on the delivery of Building Safety Case reports for commercial management companies and developers.
Management of survey activity and CAD activity by others.
Management of Contract Administration activity for remediation and asset management work.
Co-ordination of Planning Supervisor CDM and Building Regulation activity within.
Co-ordination with Directors, Managing Director, Fire Engineering Delivery Director and Finance Manager.
Project Monitor role on Build to Rent projects.
Employer’s Agent role for S106 procured projects.
Ad-hoc Building Surveying tasks.

Clients

Principally Developers, Property Companies, Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Housebuilders.

Rewards and Benefits

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