Building Surveyor in Birmingham

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our

strategy site

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Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project: Mace is engaged as consulting building surveyors across the Midlands, partnering with local government councils and higher education institutions to deliver a diverse portfolio of projects. Our current scope includes school refurbishments, new build schools, and university capital works/reactive maintenance.

Through this programme, Mace provides end to end building surveying expertise - from feasibility and design stage input to technical advisory and project delivery. The focus is on creating high quality, sustainable learning environments that meet the needs of local communities while ensuring compliance, cost efficiency, and long-term asset resilience

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult, And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise

• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel
  
  

Responsible for the provision of professional building surveying services providing sound construction knowledge to inspect building fabric systems for the purposes of asset management reporting and construction project delivery.

Coordinates teams and prepares technical reports` aligned to current standards on regional and national programmes for public and private sector clients.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Completing building surveys for various building types for assessment, defect identification and diagnosis and project monitoring.
• Preparing professional reports in written form to meet the clients scopes of services.
• Preparing and interprets reports, specifications and contractual documents to assist with the management of construction projects.
• Accountable for the production of technical drawings (computer aided design) CAD.
• Ensuring compliance with good practice relating to health and safety and quality assurance.
• Applying sound technical knowledge gained through work experience to solve complex construction and project related problems.
• Collaborating with team/stakeholders supporting the preparation of competitive tenders and fee proposals.
• Partnering with regional Building Surveying team/s for portfolio/discipline.
• Guiding team/s to develop professional competences required by recognised professional bodies.
• Partnering with external and internal multi-disciplinary teams.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Construction project management experience.
• Sound knowledge of construction materials and technology.
• Ability to identify and recommend solutions to construction defects.
• Proficient in specification writing and tender preparation.
• Understanding of contract administration.
• Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD for preparing specification drawings etc.
  
  

You’ll Also Have

• Undergraduate university degree - BSc (HONS) (or equivalent).
• Developed communication skills, manages internal and external stakeholders. Develops and maintains internal and external. Stakeholder/colleague relationships.
• Coordinates and liaises with suppliers and sub-contractors.
  
  

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English