Capital Projects Surveyor

Claygate, Surrey
MMP Consultancy

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Capital Projects Surveyor to join a local authority based in Esher, Surrey. This will be an interim position paying 55.95p/h Umbrella.

This role is a part time position with an expectation of 3 working days per week.

About The Role:

As a member of the Building Surveying Services section you will:

• Deliver and manage major capital works contracts in line with contract specifications, agreed performance standards and ensure works are executed efficiently, with minimal disruption and with value for money.
• Deliver pro-active, professional and customer-focussed surveying services, to ensure that the Council’s land and property assets are fit for purpose and legally compliant.

Main Purpose Of Role:

• Plan, co-ordinate, execute and manage delivery of specific capital and major works’ projects, along with planned maintenance and repair programmes of work in conjunction with the Senior Building and Projects Manager
• Deliver pro-active, professional and customer focused quality surveying services for all the Council’s properties to ensure that the Council’s land and property assets are fit for purpose.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost estimates for works and services; provide cost information to assist in budget preparation.
• Plan, procure, implement and manage specific projects and services to achieve delivery on time, within budget and to the expected standards of quality in compliance with legislation and good practice.
• Ensure that activities are properly planned and co-ordinated to enable the Council to meet its statutory obligations.
• Regularly monitor actual and forecast spend against allocated projects and jobs. Provide regular cost information for the purposes of departmental budget management and ensure that prompt corrective action is taken where necessary.
• Liaise with other members of the AMPS surveying team to agree and plan solutions for projects procured and managed as part of the major works programme.
• Undertake work in-progress inspections and post-inspections to ensure that the required quality standards are attained. Maintain records of inspections undertaken and ensure that any necessary corrective actions are carried out.
• Establish and implement key performance indicators (KPI’s) for each project. Ensure that contractors are managed effectively, monitor and report on progress and performance, and take prompt corrective action where appropriate.
• Liaise and communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors and external stakeholders, to ensure that projects are properly co-ordinated and stakeholders are kept fully informed to minimise disruption.
• Provide professional and technical building surveying advice to colleagues, building users and others.
• Undertake a range of building surveying activities in support of AMPS services and objectives, including: inspections and surveys, defect analysis, feasibility studies, preparing reports and cost estimates, producing specifications, drawings and tender documents, obtaining licences and statutory consents, procurement of works, services and supplies, project management and contract administration.
• Procure and manage consultants and other specialist advisors where appropriate.
• Ensure that surveying activities and building works are carried out in accordance with all relevant legislation and Council policies.
• Ensure that works, services and supplies are procured in accordance with the Council’s procurement guidelines and standing orders.
• Ensure that value for money is demonstrated in the procurement of works, supplies and services. Use effective procurement to achieve cost and efficiency savings.
• Provide accurate and timely information to enable cost, quality and service performance to be measured.
• Contribute to increasing energy efficiency of the Council’s property assets by actively promoting a sustainable approach to building maintenance.
• Contribute towards the production of AMPS teams Service Delivery Plan and in delivering the Council’s vision, key developments corporate plan etc.
• Participate as appropriate on corporate working groups.

Title: Capital Projects Surveyor

Salary: 55.95p/h Umbrella

Location: Esher, Surrey