Job Details
Job Ref: 215819021
Date: 2022-02-15 13:59:38
Contracts Surveyor
Kents Hill, Milton Keynes
Agile working – this includes the opportunity for home working Full Time
Permanent
£40,551.57 per annum
Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region?
Here at Grand Union, we are more than just a financially strong Housing Association, we are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for our customers. We provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable but we also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder.
We are passionate about our communities and we are committed to being a Learning Organisation, developing talent to deliver our service goals and supporting the next generation into a career in Housing.
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Surveyor to join our team. The focus of this role will be to oversee the delivery of our planned maintenance programmes, and to provide professional procurement and contractual advice to colleagues across the business.
Your day to day duties will include:
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Assisting in specifying and preparing major repairs and improvement programmes.
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Preparing and / or approving specifications, schedules of works and allowing contract documentation to be put in place
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Acting as Contract Administrator, implementing formal contract management and procurement procedures
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Preparation of contract documents and contractor selection process
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Liaising with site-based colleagues to deliver works
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Arranging and attending monthly contract meetings
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Agreeing, in consultation with the Contracts Manager, any variations to the contract with the contractor, ensuring that it is confirmed in writing
What we’re looking for:
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Studying for professional qualification in surveying/building discipline or professionally qualified to HNC level minimum or equivalent or qualified by experience.
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Demonstrable practical experience of the maintenance of a large amount of housing stock and of capital works to the same
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Experience of preparing reports and monitoring programmes and budgets
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Proven success in contract management
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Good practical knowledge of building regulations, codes of practice, British standards etc
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Ability to liaise effectively with staff, tenants and external contact, e.g. consultants and contractors
What we offer:
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Annual leave up to 30 days
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Generous defined contribution pension scheme – employer contribution up to 10%
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Life assurance (2x salary)
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Generous sick pay
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Free car parking
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Numerous learning and development opportunities including qualifications
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Paid professional subscriptions (max 2 if both relevant to role)
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Agile working
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Employee Assistance programme (including counseling via helpline and/or face- to-face)
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On-site wellbeing activities including massages
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Free annual flu jabs
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Plus lots more! (see attached benefits list)
If you are like-minded in wanting to help shape the future of housing through the delivery of quality services to our customers, great at your job and with a ‘can-do’ attitude, we want to hear from you.
You are just one click away from starting your journey with us…
We are committed to implementing our Equality, Diversity and Customer Care Policy and are proactive about safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
NO AGENCIES
Closing: 14th March 2022
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