Area Building Surveyor

Calling all Building Surveyors! If you value genuine diversity in your Building Surveying work and are keen to learn new skills, we have an excellent opportunity for you.

We're seeking someone who is detail-oriented, knowledgeable in building regulations, and passionate about ensuring quality and safety in every project.

A job within our Property and Assets service offers individuals the opportunity to engage with services, partners, and clients across a diverse property portfolio, which includes schools, office hubs, and libraries.

But we're about so much more than buildings. Teamwork and a commitment to strong ethics are fundamental to our 'intelligent client' service delivery. We believe in the power of collaboration and value forward-thinking perspectives.

Salary:£46,731 to £49,764 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Location: Tradewinds Business Centre, Heath Place, Heath Pl, Bognor Regis PO22 9SL. (Hybrid and Flexible Working including countywide travel)

Interview Date:

This role offers hybrid working arrangements and will require you to work from county council office buildings and make regular site visits, as well as the flexibility of home working as appropriate. Final arrangements to be confirmed with successful candidate.

You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes available.

About the role:

Our work in the Building Surveying Team and any given day can often feel quite different from the next! There will be some key responsibilities likely to feature in this role, including:

• Work closely with the Estates team to fully understand Facilities Management responsibilities for each of the buildings and at times liaise with building tenants.
• Conduct annual site reviews to proactively identify projects that require budgeting and completion as part of planned programmes of activity.
• Respond to reactive jobs and queries received via the Helpdesk from customers, providing technical expertise to troubleshoot building faults and identify appropriate course of action.
• Taking the technical lead on specific surveying topics, including advising, mentoring, remaining up to date with relevant legislation, procedures, policies, and professional codes of conduct, upholding best practice standards.

You will be the driving force behind managing projects effectively, utilising your in-depth knowledge to assess the most appropriate course of action presented by each site visit.

In collaboration with other Surveying and Engineering staff, you will engage with other professionals including contractors to offer support and specialist knowledge across various facets of building operations, defect analysis, and project execution.

Join our team of expert surveyors and your contributions will play a vital role in ensuring that our properties meet safety and quality standards!

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Degree in Surveying / Building, HNC/HND level Surveying / Building, or equivalent level of academic attainment with significant relevant experience and extensive experience in the application of the knowledge to the specific requirements of the job and relevant areas of work
• Relevant membership of a relevant professional body e.g. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB).
• Proven experience in the application of building surveying, preparing specifications, work schedules, and managing contracts. A minimum of 3 years working practice is required.
• Experience of managing multiple buildings/property portfolio.
• The ability to think strategically to identify future need and priorities and produce considered and measured prioritised plans for work and projects to maximise restricted resources.
• Experience leading project teams and positively interacting with external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for building construction, regulatory requirements, as well as an understanding of asset management maintenance design, construction procedures, techniques, and statutory approval processes.
• Proficiency briefing and overseeing consultants, acting as a client-side advisor and technical expert, including working with other Building Surveyors.

For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Rewards and Benefits

We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 30 days annual leave, plus the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent local government pension scheme.

A range of discounts give our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.

For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is EIE01355.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Hilary Misselbrook at Hilary.Misselbrook@westsussex.gov.uk

For an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rosa Siracusa (Recruitment Specialist) at Rosa.Siracusa@westsussex.gov.uk .

For issues or queries regarding your application please contact hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk .

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application helppage.

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