Building Surveyor

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join a Local Authority based out of Stoke-on-Trent

This will be a temporary position paying �35-�40 P/H Umbrella on a 6 Month Plus Contract

The Role:

To lead and manage the Facilities Management function to meet the Council's Corporate Objectives, its Priorities for Improvement and the Service Plan.

Job Purpose:

• 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.

Title: Building Surveyor

Salary: �35-�40 P/H Umbrella

Location: Stoke-on-Trent