Building Surveyor

Seeking a Building Surveyor to join the University of Winchester The University of Winchester are an organisation with a deep commitment to teaching and research excellence. Established in 1840 by the Church of England, everything we do is underpinned by an unrelenting commitment to our values. Today the university employs over 800 members of staff and aims to encourage a positive working environment in which employees are helped to reach their full potential. Our values of Compassion, Individuals Matter and Spirituality shape how we do this and why we are a beacon for Educational excellence, Sustainability and Social Justice. We have an ambitious strategy to be the world's leading values-driven university. We are passionate about providing an outstanding, personalised experience for our students and partners - meeting their needs and the needs of the economy and society at large through high-quality teaching and research. We build on strong foundations and we are determined to flourish through a continuous drive for excellence. Our in-house estates and projects team are responsible for providing an effective estate management service including capital projects, backlog maintenance, improving facilities and portfolio performance monitoring. Due to an on-going pipeline of work and growth, we are now looking to appoint an additional Building Surveyor to join the team. Your new role As a Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting on a range of technical condition surveying services, estate future planning of backlog maintenance and capital projects. These will typically include assessing the condition of buildings, programme scheduling, planned maintenance, refurbishments, minor improvements, and external works. Occasionally, and as you develop professionally, you will be required to provide support on larger capital schemes and projects. Specific responsibilities may include; Undertake condition surveys, programme scheduling, maintenance plans, planning permissions and building efficiency reports. Project management of small to medium scale refurbishment and construction projects. Assist the Surveyors, Project Managers and Head of Project and Estate Management in the delivery of larger and more complex projects. Prepare work specifications and tender documents. Undertake contract administration, managing contractor payments and compiling progress reports. Procure contracts, manage project budgets and review contractor tender submissions. Compile and oversee external teams of consultants and contractors and represent the business at progress / site meetings. What you'll need to succeed In order to succeed with in the role as a Building Surveyor, you will need; Experience in a range of Building Surveying tasks, such as Condition Surveys Experience in assisting and delivering on a range of small to medium scale construction projects. Good knowledge of construction processes and project management principles. Proficient in writing work specifications and tender documents. Strong levels of communication, both written and verbal. A construction related degree, preferably in Building Surveying, or equivalent experience. Desirably working towards a professional accreditation such as RICS / APM / CIOB. What you'll get in return As well as gaining an exciting opportunity with a growing University, you can enjoy a range of benefits, support, discounts and events to help you and your family both within and outside the workplace. The package includes; £28,331 to £33,797 per annum 24 days annual leave University discretionary days Bank Holidays Local Government Pension Scheme Staff Campus Benefits such as, gym access, bus and rail discounts, cycle scheme Staff development and progression programmes including pay reviews, academic grants We are the university for Sustainability & Social Justice. What you need to do now To make an application please click “Apply Now”, or alternatively for more information, please contact our Southampton based Property and Surveying specialist Jamie Poll on 02382 020101. Hays Recruitment have been appointed to manage this vacancy on behalf of the University of Winchester on a retained and exclusive basis.