Your new company

Your new opportunity sits within a fantastic Estates team here in the city of Bristol. The successful candidate will be working closely on Fire Safety and Compliance issues as well as wider Building Surveyor tasks. You will be joining one of the UK's finest higher education establishments, while you will also be provided with opportunities to further develop your career and skillset.

Your new role

To provide a professional building surveying service for the university, working with stakeholders across the division to ensure the estate runs safely and efficiently for end users and members of the public.

The post holder will support the co-ordination and collation of asset data relating to building safety compliance. They will develop and manage projects of which the outcomes support and underpin the delivery of the maintenance strategy and wider university objectives. They will make budgetary proposals and bids for improving safety to all buildings across the estate.

The role requires complete ownership and management of the project lifecycle from inception to occupation. The post holder will oversee all aspects of improvement projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and delivering high-quality compliance solutions.

Standard Responsibilities

• Prepare, supervise, and monitor contract documentation and specifications for construction work, including coordinating individual refurbishment projects, and construction works.

• Lead the preparation of tender and contract / framework documentation for approved contract works, assign appropriate project teams and maintain project records.

• Manage contract works, check risk assessments and method statements, arrange access / works permits, and hold pre-start, progress, site and handover meetings.

• Carry out building surveying duties including identifying building defects, condition reports, planning applications including listed building appraisal/consents, building regulations assessments, space planning, building fabric analysis, to support the effective delivery of projects.

• Prepare project and consultant briefs as required to support the delivery of service and university strategic objectives.

• Provide the full range of project management and administrator duties as required to deliver projects effectively and safely, including the preparation of progress reports, chairing contract meetings, managing project budgets and ongoing financial appraisal throughout the construction process, including the preparation of final accounts.

• Be responsible for ensuring the university’s condition records for all buildings are accurate and kept up to date with legislation/regulation changes.

• Discuss and establish end user requirements with facilities managers, academic staff and other stakeholders, outlining budget cost reports for works and projects to be undertaken and ensuring requirements are achieved within the relevant time and cost frameworks.

• Undertake site investigations and desktop studies of safety risks/defects to identify design solutions or mitigation measures, to be followed up with the rest of the team in order to address the problem or depending on their urgency, escalation as a maintenance project.

• Ensure compliance in design and execution of construction, alteration and maintenance works with all appropriate legislation and best practice, highlighting situations where existing buildings fail to comply with applicable legislation or industry best practice.

• Provide briefings and updates relating to changes in legislation which concern or effect the delivery of works across the University estate.

• Manage contractors and consultants on-site and ensure their compliance with university regulations relating to their activities and conduct on site. Review their performance to ensure project delivery is in line with the university’s expectations and project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs’).

Additional Responsibilties

Carry out Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and compartmentation surveys across the asset property portfolio. While additionally overseeing all aspects of active and passive fire related improvement projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and delivering high-quality fire protection and compliance solutions

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree or HNC/D in a Building Surveying or Construction Project Management qualification
• Demonstrable experience within a data driven environment, including use of Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) software
• Extensive knowledge of relevant statutory and legally compliant laws and regulations, approved codes of practice, industry guidelines and best practice.
• Experience of undertaking asset building condition surveys, creating detailed reports,
  often working with large and complex data sets.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to deal with a wide range of people at different levels of seniority.
• The ability to collect and analyse technical information with strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Proficient in the use of standard I.T. packages (Microsoft, Word, Excel, databases etc).
• Extensive knowledge and experience of relevant aspects of building services, infrastructure maintenance, related systems and processes.
• Able to work unsupervised within a clear framework of accountability with substantial personal responsibility and autonomy.
• Full UK Driving Licence or ability to travel to any building within the University’s property portfolio.
  

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of working within a Property/Estates department in the Higher Education sector
• Knowledge of sustainability best practices, including working towards Carbon Net Zero initiatives
• Experience of specifying and managing works within Grade I and II Listed Buildings
• Membership of a recognised professional organisation relating to building / construction practices (RICS, CIOB, IWFM, IFE)
• Recognised training in construction related safety (e.g. CDM regulations, Construction Skills Certification Scheme) and general workplace safety (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSHH)

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive a fantastic range of benefits, including financial benefits such as staff discounts and a competitive above-average pension contribution. A supportive and inclusive working environment which provides a rewarding working environment, as well as an excellent work life commitment to all staff, including flexible work hours on top of reasonable working hours. The organisation regularly hosts staff social events throughout the year for all employees.

What you need to do now

If this role is of interest to you, do not hesitate to apply online today. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, but you know someone who may be interested. Hays Property and Surveying offers a £250 financial reward for successful candidate referrals.