Building Surveyor
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Newcastle, is currently looking to recruit a Building Surveyor for a 3 month contract on a rate of £35 – £40 (Umbrella) per hour – working 37 hours per week on a hybrid basis.
Responsibilities:
– To manage and supervise all staff and budgets allocated to the Small Works and Repairs Section.
– To formulate, implement and update the Service Plan and contribute to the Corporate Plan, especially in relation to the maintenance of Council assets.
– To carry out staff development appraisals and set performance measures for members of the Section.
– To prepare estimates, budgets and performance measures for the Section. This includes managing large budgets for a wide range of repairs and improvements across the diverse building and structures stock.
– To ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Council’s policies, procedures, Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, delegated powers and other requirements in respect of the Section.
– To provide full small capital works and repair services for all premises within the Council’s asset register.
– To ensure appropriate inspections are carried out of Council owned buildings for repair, reactive and planned maintenance.
– To manage small capital works and building repairs and alterations, to public buildings, shops and industrial premises. Oversee the maintenance/management of the car parks and street/footpath lighting and signage.
– To manage the Statutory Inspections regime for the Council’s properties by preparing, inviting tenders, take through the process of awarding contracts and manage service contracts. This includes boilers, lifts, and specialist electrical installations including fire fighting equipment and alarms, security and intruder alarms, warning installations, asbestos, water treatment for Legionella, etc.
– To liaise as necessary in the disconnection of services, sealing up and demolition of properties.
– To prepare and maintain schedules, specifications and programmes for painting and decoration of public buildings including metal railings and playground equipment where required and necessary.
– To prepare Cabinet reports and attend Committee and other meetings as required.
– To identify areas of need for consultant appointment, prepare the brief, liaise as Council’s representative, oversee work and performance, agree and process payments.
– To prepare basic design layouts and technical specifications for small works and repairs, seek tenders/quotations for alteration, refurbishment works and demolitions and supervise the works.
– To have a detailed understanding of the relevant legislation to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. Providing technical advice and assistance as required, this includes to the Trustees in respect of the Almshouse Trust.
– To manage the preparation of the term maintenance contract for building maintenance including supervision, operation and financial aspects is achieved in accordance with the Council’s policies.
– To be aware of and comply with current Health and Safety Regulations and the Borough Council’s Health and Safety policy and procedures as they relate to the duties and responsibilities of the post.
– To be proactive in personal and professional development, updating knowledge and skills by appropriate means as agreed annually through the Council’s Performance Appraisal Scheme.
– To maintain awareness of risks and incorporate these into the formal risk management process and also to control the risks inherent in your job and report any risk concerns to your manager.
– To produce any performance information required in a reliable, timely and accurate way, in accordance with the Council’s Data Quality Policy.
– To be aware of and adhere to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
– To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably allocated to the postholder commensurate with the grading and responsibilities of the post. (Where necessary, reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the Equality Act).
– To be familiar with the obligations and requirements of the Council’s information security and data protection policies and procedures as they apply to the post, ensuring that confidential and sensitive data used by the post holder is held securely and personal data is obtained, processed and disclosed only in accordance with the principles and requirements of the Data Protection Acts.
– To be aware of and adhere to the Council’s Safeguarding Children and Adults at risk of abuse and neglect policy.
Essential Skills:
– Previous Council experience managing council assets and infrastructure projects.
– Proven ability to manage and supervise staff, including performance appraisals, staff development, and setting performance measures.
– Strong experience in overseeing and managing large budgets for building repairs and improvements.
– Comprehensive knowledge of current building regulations, Health and Safety policies, and statutory requirements, with the ability to ensure full compliance.
– Expertise in managing small capital works, building repairs, and alterations, including public buildings, shops, and industrial premises.
– Familiarity with inspections and the management of maintenance contracts for properties and installations (e.g., boilers, lifts, electrical systems).
– Ability to prepare basic design layouts, technical specifications, and manage tenders/quotations for repairs, refurbishments, and demolitions.
– Familiarity with contract management, including tendering, supervising works, and ensuring project completion.
– Strong awareness of risk management processes, data protection principles, and information security policies, ensuring sensitive data handling and accurate performance reporting.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, attending committees, and liaising with external contractors and consultants.
– Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping updated on industry standards and regulations.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please get in touch.
Responsibilities:
– To manage and supervise all staff and budgets allocated to the Small Works and Repairs Section.
– To formulate, implement and update the Service Plan and contribute to the Corporate Plan, especially in relation to the maintenance of Council assets.
– To carry out staff development appraisals and set performance measures for members of the Section.
– To prepare estimates, budgets and performance measures for the Section. This includes managing large budgets for a wide range of repairs and improvements across the diverse building and structures stock.
– To ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Council’s policies, procedures, Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, delegated powers and other requirements in respect of the Section.
– To provide full small capital works and repair services for all premises within the Council’s asset register.
– To ensure appropriate inspections are carried out of Council owned buildings for repair, reactive and planned maintenance.
– To manage small capital works and building repairs and alterations, to public buildings, shops and industrial premises. Oversee the maintenance/management of the car parks and street/footpath lighting and signage.
– To manage the Statutory Inspections regime for the Council’s properties by preparing, inviting tenders, take through the process of awarding contracts and manage service contracts. This includes boilers, lifts, and specialist electrical installations including fire fighting equipment and alarms, security and intruder alarms, warning installations, asbestos, water treatment for Legionella, etc.
– To liaise as necessary in the disconnection of services, sealing up and demolition of properties.
– To prepare and maintain schedules, specifications and programmes for painting and decoration of public buildings including metal railings and playground equipment where required and necessary.
– To prepare Cabinet reports and attend Committee and other meetings as required.
– To identify areas of need for consultant appointment, prepare the brief, liaise as Council’s representative, oversee work and performance, agree and process payments.
– To prepare basic design layouts and technical specifications for small works and repairs, seek tenders/quotations for alteration, refurbishment works and demolitions and supervise the works.
– To have a detailed understanding of the relevant legislation to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. Providing technical advice and assistance as required, this includes to the Trustees in respect of the Almshouse Trust.
– To manage the preparation of the term maintenance contract for building maintenance including supervision, operation and financial aspects is achieved in accordance with the Council’s policies.
– To be aware of and comply with current Health and Safety Regulations and the Borough Council’s Health and Safety policy and procedures as they relate to the duties and responsibilities of the post.
– To be proactive in personal and professional development, updating knowledge and skills by appropriate means as agreed annually through the Council’s Performance Appraisal Scheme.
– To maintain awareness of risks and incorporate these into the formal risk management process and also to control the risks inherent in your job and report any risk concerns to your manager.
– To produce any performance information required in a reliable, timely and accurate way, in accordance with the Council’s Data Quality Policy.
– To be aware of and adhere to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
– To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably allocated to the postholder commensurate with the grading and responsibilities of the post. (Where necessary, reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the Equality Act).
– To be familiar with the obligations and requirements of the Council’s information security and data protection policies and procedures as they apply to the post, ensuring that confidential and sensitive data used by the post holder is held securely and personal data is obtained, processed and disclosed only in accordance with the principles and requirements of the Data Protection Acts.
– To be aware of and adhere to the Council’s Safeguarding Children and Adults at risk of abuse and neglect policy.
Essential Skills:
– Previous Council experience managing council assets and infrastructure projects.
– Proven ability to manage and supervise staff, including performance appraisals, staff development, and setting performance measures.
– Strong experience in overseeing and managing large budgets for building repairs and improvements.
– Comprehensive knowledge of current building regulations, Health and Safety policies, and statutory requirements, with the ability to ensure full compliance.
– Expertise in managing small capital works, building repairs, and alterations, including public buildings, shops, and industrial premises.
– Familiarity with inspections and the management of maintenance contracts for properties and installations (e.g., boilers, lifts, electrical systems).
– Ability to prepare basic design layouts, technical specifications, and manage tenders/quotations for repairs, refurbishments, and demolitions.
– Familiarity with contract management, including tendering, supervising works, and ensuring project completion.
– Strong awareness of risk management processes, data protection principles, and information security policies, ensuring sensitive data handling and accurate performance reporting.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, attending committees, and liaising with external contractors and consultants.
– Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping updated on industry standards and regulations.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please get in touch.
