Building Surveyor

Building Surveyor required on a one-year fixed term basis by a large Housing Association based in Belfast

Your new company
The services of Hays have been retained by our client, Choice Housing Association, to recruit a Building Surveyor on a fixed term basis for a minimum period of 1 year.
Your new role
You will assist the Head of Planned Maintenance in providing a range of in-house Building Surveying Services which will include:Liaising with Development and Housing Management staff on handover inspections and appraisals of drawings and new developments.Preparing written reports as necessary, including risk assessments, audits and surveys, making recommendations and innovative solutions.Carrying out regular and ad-hoc inspections of the Association's property.Producing outline and detailed design CAD drawings for feasibility studies, options appraisals, presentations, statutory approvals and tenders.Administering NEC construction projects from inception through to completion.Administering projects and managing contractors under a Measured Term Contract.
A full job spec is available upon request.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this position, you must possess:A degree in Building Surveying with a minimum of 1 years' experience of construction (new and refurbishment work), or;A degree in a building or construction related discipline and a minimum of 2 years' experience of construction (new and refurbishment work), or;A Level 5 qualification in a relevant field and at least 3 years' experience of construction (new and refurbishment work).
Additionally, you should have the following:Knowledge of Health & Safety in the Construction industry, including CDM NI 2016 Regulations;Knowledge of contract management to include the NEC suite of contracts, Measured Term Contracts and Framework Agreements;A broad understanding of the building industry, including building pathology, knowledge of materials, trades, methods and legal requirements;The ability to interpret technical drawings;Computer literacy, including the use of CAD and Excel.
What you'll get in return
This position offers the opportunity to work with an established and growing Housing Association in an important role that will assist in the delivery of planned maintenance works from commencement to completion. Whilst the role is initially offered for a period of 12 months, there is a possibility of further extension.
You will work from the client's office in Belfast city centre 2 days per week - parking is available in Victoria Square and will be paid for by the Association.
What you need to do now
Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest. #