About the job

Key information

• 33 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Take on a leading role within a small, supportive team
• Permanent role for 37 hours per week
• Flexible working available, using a hybrid model – working from home and your contracted work base

What will I be doing?

You will:

• lead a team of Building Surveying professionals who deliver a range of project work to deliver strategic outcomes for the council and lead the development and implementation of major building projects and leads the council’s condition survey programme.
• develop processes, policies and frameworks to ensure best value is obtained through specification, procurement and management of a wide range of projects.
• be qualified in a recognised and relevant discipline with extensive knowledge of building construction, defects and maintenance management. A positive and flexible ‘can do’ attitude is essential, along with the ability to work independently when required.
• lead an experienced multi-discipline team of building professionals delivering maintenance solutions across the property portfolio. A proven ability to manage and prioritise busy workloads is essential and to motivate and develop skilled workforce, establishing a customer-focussed culture and maintaining consistent quality standards in delivery.

You will need to be able to travel to other site countywide, and to areas that are not currently serviced by public transport.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But this role requires:

•  Associate membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Building Surveying pathway) or membership of the Chartered Institute of Building.
• Evidence of work related continuing professional development.
• Proven financial and contract management skills
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects and programmes without supervision
• Evidence of working with and influencing a range of stakeholders and partner

What is in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

DBS check

Standard DBS check required.

Supporting documents and information

The salary for this role is £52,754 per annum. (remuneration package includes a £5,000 recruitment allowance per annum for up to 3 years)

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Andrew Wilson, Principal Building Surveyor via andrew.wilson@somerset.gov.uk or 07971 658 521.

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have everything you need, just hit the apply button. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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