Building Surveyor - 8818
1
South East
Reading
Kings Meadow House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Estates
£34,330
As an Estates Building Surveyor you will be an integral part of the estates team working directly with our assistant surveyors and senior surveyors focusing on our managing our residential portfolio. You will be MRICS or MCIOB with a minimum of 2 year post qualification experience. Whilst working in this role your work you will keep your days varied and interesting whilst building your knowledge and experience. In your role as an Estates Building Surveyor your work will include;
• Manage void works and minor refurbishment projects – preparing specifications, assessing tenders and monitoring the works.
• Act as liaison with specialist contractors.
• Oversee responsive repairs and statutory inspections service, ensuring it meets KPIs and delivers a safe and value for money service.
• Prepare planned and cyclical maintenance schedules
• Maintain asset register
• Undertake condition surveys
• Undertake site inspections and prepare technical reports
• Act as CDM client
Working as an Estates Building Surveyor in the Environment agency will mean that the environment will be at the heart of everything you do, your work will ensure that we maximise our financial profits and drive forward positive environmental outcomes for our local communities.
• Manage void works and minor refurbishment projects – preparing specifications, assessing tenders and monitoring the works.
• Act as liaison with specialist contractors.
• Oversee responsive repairs and statutory inspections service, ensuring it meets KPIs and delivers a safe and value for money service.
• Prepare planned and cyclical maintenance schedules
• Maintain asset register
• Undertake condition surveys
• Undertake site inspections and prepare technical reports
• Act as CDM client
Working as an Estates Building Surveyor in the Environment agency will mean that the environment will be at the heart of everything you do, your work will ensure that we maximise our financial profits and drive forward positive environmental outcomes for our local communities.
The Estates service extends to 114 people, offering professional support for Environment Agency land, property, compensation and valuation matters. We are core to the delivery of the Agency's £2.6 billion capital programme to better protect 300,000 homes. Our experienced teams specialise in negotiating access, dealing with compensation claims from land and property owners where they have suffered loss as a consequence of our work.
We also manage the Agency's landholdings, which extends to 26,000 hectares.
We also manage the Agency's landholdings, which extends to 26,000 hectares.
MRICS or MCIOB qualified, you will have at least 2 years post qualification experience and a proven track record of delivering results in an operational environment. You will also have a good understanding of planning, building regulations and health & Safety requirements.
You’ll be expected to travel to visit remote sites, so you’ll need a full UK driving licence. A lease car will be provided as part of your salary package.
You’ll be expected to travel to visit remote sites, so you’ll need a full UK driving licence. A lease car will be provided as part of your salary package.
If you want to find out more about this role and the Environment Agency, you can download the candidate information pack, which also contains some useful information that may help you when applying for this position.
If you do require any further information, you can email the Estates Recruitment Team: RecruitmentEstates@ea.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is 23rd September 2018 at 23:55 hours.
We expect to be holding interviews late October.
If you do require any further information, you can email the Estates Recruitment Team: RecruitmentEstates@ea.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is 23rd September 2018 at 23:55 hours.
We expect to be holding interviews late October.
23/09/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Description: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
In no more than 250 words please describe how you have successfully delivered a high profile piece of work. We would like you to explain your role in the piece of work, any challenges that you had to overcome and the outcome and if you learned anything that you would do differently next time.
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection.
In no more than 250 words please describe how you have successfully delivered a high profile piece of work. We would like you to explain your role in the piece of work, any challenges that you had to overcome and the outcome and if you learned anything that you would do differently next time.
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection.
Delivers Results Through Others
Description: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
In no more than 250 words describe a time when you have acted as a role model and how this encouraged improved performance and excellence within your team. What was the outcome and what did you learn from this?
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection.
In no more than 250 words describe a time when you have acted as a role model and how this encouraged improved performance and excellence within your team. What was the outcome and what did you learn from this?
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description: Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
In no more than 250 words please tell me who your customers are in your current or last role and explain how you went about building and maintaining effective working relationships with them.
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection.
In no more than 250 words please tell me who your customers are in your current or last role and explain how you went about building and maintaining effective working relationships with them.
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection.
A full driving licence is required for this role. You will be asked to bring proof of your licence if you are invited to interview.
MCOIB or MRICS
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.