Building Surveyor

Job Purpose

To support the Head of Technical Services and the Building Surveying Manager, contributing to the development and implementation of policy and procedures through the provision of professional building surveying expertise. The postholder will be responsible for providing technical surveying guidance on building architectural, fabric and associated infrastructure and manage maintenance programmes across the University Estate.

• Project manage and supervise large and / or complex building maintenance projects, from briefing and design through to construction and completion.
• Work with Project and Construction colleagues to identify and agree suitable project management arrangements for building maintenance projects ensuring all works are well planned, executed to a high quality and with minimal disruption in accordance with University requirements including statutory and mandatory compliance. Identify and engage specialist contractors and consultancy support as required and provide technical advice to the wider Facilities Services in house team.
• Undertake surveys and feasibility studies to inform and shape future minor works and maintenance projects. Update asset and maintenance records.
• Ensure modern and appropriate construction techniques are being deployed and monitor the quality and completeness of the works. Contribute to the ongoing development of Estate Design Standards.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to Facilities Managers and Duty Managers on relevant aspects of planned or complex maintenance and minor works.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of technical policies and procedures that have University wide Health & Safety business implications.
• Investigate difficult maintenance issues and recommend technical solutions. Undertake and manage building surveys and feasibility studies to inform and shape future building refurbishment and maintenance projects. Provide written reports.
• Develop and manage the building fabric asset register and provide technical input to building and campus asset management plans. Ensure processes are in place to update condition records and undertake periodic reviews to maintain records and inform ongoing investment decisions.
• Provide input to the Design Standards for building fabric, infrastructure, and accessibility.
• Support the Construction and Project Management team, provide input to development briefs and undertake critical reviews of design proposals.
• Work with the Compliance section to monitor statutory compliance activities, optimising budgets, and maintenance priorities; and ensuring that a safe environment is provided and maintained within all University Buildings. Make sure that buildings and infrastructure are maintained and operated in accordance with agreed standards.
• Undertake reporting on the management of risk related building fabric issues. This includes being accountable for investigating complex issues and for delivering solutions to technical issues.
• Support the Head of Frameworks and Contracts and colleagues in the management of framework agreements and term maintenance contracts. Where required act as technical lead in procurement exercises.
• Undertake sample audits; provide feedback on contractor performance against relevant KPI measures and ensure value for money is being delivered on all minor works.
• Manage delegated budgets and ensure good governance, financial control, and value for money. Provide necessary reports to relevant working groups and boards.
• Undertake timely Soft landings reviews in accordance with guidance. Provide critical feedback to designs to ensure design proposals are aligned with University requirements and standards.
• Deputise for the Building Surveying Manager, as required.
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