We are currently looking to recruit a Building Surveyor within Building Services to work within a multi-disciplinary technical team and support the team in ensuring the first-class delivery of  building surveying services in support of the Partnership with the London Borough of Barnet. Services to be provided primarily to traditional buildings. Services may include but not limited to planning applications, defect diagnosis reports, full specification of works/schedule of works, feasibility studies, condition surveys, budget costs, Contract Administration and Principal Designer. 

What you will be doing

• Ensuring the technically proficient and successful delivery of service with consideration to health and safety and current statutory requirements for risk reduction. To work efficiently to meet all deadlines within a timely manner and thrive to provide a first-class service in aid of achieving high standards.

• Assisting in service delivery to a wide range of clients in designing solutions in the private, education and local authority sectors                                                                                                   

• Carrying out design works and feasibility studies for a variety of schemes.

• Defect analysis/design and specification and contract administration

• Producing CAD Drawings for design work and planning applications.

• Working on project documents and update accordingly.

• Act in capacity of NEC Supervisor and completed weekly site inspections and reports.  

• Assist in managing construction works that are being delivered by the team.

• Developing detailed reports, specifications and briefs with the assistance of Principle and Senior Surveyor.

• Review planned maintenance documentation and implement recommendations with the assistance of senior colleagues.

• Work with lead surveyors or independent on projects and ensure works are delivered on schedule and to budget.

• Assist senior building surveyors at meetings by taking minutes and preparing information packs and agendas.

• Assist in dealing with all Members’ Enquires relating to the service.

• Liaise with the client and other team members within the Council to ensure deliverables are met and value for money is provided.

• Assist in managing and monitoring that client objectives and KPI’s are achieved and maintained.

• Build positive relationships with all stakeholders including elected Members, Third Sector organisations, public sector partners, tenants, developers, other landowners and client departments.

• Undertake accompanied and unaccompanied site visits of sites (including construction sites) and buildings.

• Ensure that all duties and responsibilities are performed in accordance with the Council’s and Capita’s Policies and Procedures including Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Personnel Policies and Procedures etc.

• Deliver a commitment to equality of opportunity both in the provision of services and as an employer and to promote equality in the work place and in the services delivered.

• Keep up to date in developments and best practice in building surveying and construction, management and leadership and public sector policy.

What we’re looking for:

• RICS accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Building Surveying.

• Previous Building Surveying work experience in the UK.

• 12 months minimum APC diary completed, and most competencies completed to level 2.

• Must demonstrate a willingness to complete the RICS APC assessment to become a Chartered Building Surveyor.

• Must demonstrate an ability to work autonomously and work as part as a team.

• Ability to prioritise workload and meet constraint deadlines.

• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences.

• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships both within the organisation and with external bodies.

• Must have good working knowledge of IT systems, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Must have experience in using drawings and specification tools such as NBS and AutoCAD.

• Must have experience in inspections and writing progress reports, defect diagnosis reports and condition reports, which are clear and concise.

About Local Government Services

At Government Services, we’re transforming the way governments and local councils serve the public. We’re using technology, innovation and domain knowledge to improve services and deliver savings. Our teams are answering 30,000 emergency service calls every day and our Ultra Low Emissions Zone is helping Londoners breath cleaner air. Join us and discover better as you keep the country running smoothly.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic Salary

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave

• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice

• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more

• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, you can contact Charlotte Barnett @ charlotte.barnett@capita.co.uk

All interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. All Capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from Capita’s offices. Social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all Capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of COVID-19. The welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we’re doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.