Client Surveyor (Band 4)

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an opportunity for Client Surveyor (Band 4) on a 3 month contract with a possibility of an extension.

This position will be a total of 36 hours per week, with hours from 09:00am – 17:00pm.

Job Purpose:

The role will provide support to the Client Surveying Manager in the decision-making and monitoring of works programmed in the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) business plan. The role will involve engaging with and influencing a range of stakeholders, including senior Housing, Planning and Real Estate officers within the Council.

Job Specific Accountabilities:

• Cross-examine the Keystone and Orchard databases, and other sources of background information relevant to scheme development, to ensure that live data is analysed to establish a correct information base to schemes;
• Management of external consultants to ensure that the needs of the brief have been interpreted and the consultants understand what is expected of them. Ability to answer detailed technical queries that may arise;
• Timely, systematic and correct filing of information that relates to key project decisions throughout the inception of the project;
• Risk assessment analysis of issues highlighted by external consultants. Assessment of priority 1 and immediate (higher risk) works to be carried out and the best vehicle(s) for doing so. Includes for the on-going monitoring of the priority 1 issues until they are complete with relevant update of records;
• Ensuring correct & appropriate contract and tender information is passed to the procurement team (for consultant appointment);
• Close monitoring, assessment and questioning of the rationale for and potential delivery of projects to appropriately define a programme of works. Foresight of potential issues (technical and strategic) that would impact the programme and the ability to provide solutions to mitigate highlighted concerns;
• Support in the professional development of the Assistant Client Surveyor and to mentor them in their day to day role;
• Communication of project vision to relevant stakeholders to ensure that the appropriate package of works is delivered;
• Consult with external and internal stakeholders to establish information / issues relevant to scheme development;
• Constantly review Westminster’s Housing Asset Information, collecting data from all available sources and particularly using communication and engagement with stakeholders for this purpose;

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in building surveying (or similar)
• Ideally chartered status of the RICS and / or CIOB (or similar)
• 3 years experience of working in a building surveying or project management environment; delivering medium value, high impact construction projects to time, cost and quality standards. Working within either the public and/ or private sectors
• Ideally 3 years’ experience in the condition survey assessment of residential property;
• Awareness of the implications of the Landlord and Tenant Act and how this affects leaseholder responsibilities (e.g. Pre 1987 leases / Section 20 notices etc.). Ability to ascertain ‘improvement’ works and the liability of each element of work that has been identified;
• Experience in working either with, or for a Building Consultancy to ensure a collaborative working relationship whereby the key requirements of the purpose of appointment is understood by both parties;
• An ability to work closely with senior managers and a wide range of stakeholders;
• A member of the RICS and / or CIOB, at least 1 year PQE.
• Flexibility in approaching a wide range of tasks, from the strategic to matters of detail;
• An ability to question proposals and to ensure they evidence value for money;
• An ability to quickly understand complex and multi-faceted initiatives;
• Awareness of the political landscape impacting on delivering real estate projects;
• Astute financial acumen;
• An ability to work closely with senior managers and a wide range of stakeholders;
• Tenacity;
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
• An eye-for-detail;

To get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Anisha.