Project Delivery Surveyor

Permanent Full Time 36.25 Hours Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.
Our client own and manage around 13,000 homes within the Borough of Rochdale in Greater Manchester.
They are the largest provider of affordable housing in the Borough and, in an economic environment where the supply of housing is at its most challenged, they take very seriously their responsibility for supporting the people who live in their homes and communities to live well and thrive.
Their core purpose is to be a provider of quality homes and services to their customers who live across the towns and villages of the Borough of Rochdale.
Their role in making places and building a sense of community through the provision of homes and services is at the heart of their role.
Their primary focus is on providing warm homes in safe communities where people want to live and raise their families.
They are excited to see the changes that will be delivered over time for their customers, and they would love to hear from people who want to join them and help them to deliver those improvements.
Our client currently have an exciting opportunity for a Project Delivery Surveyor to join their Property Service department, within the Asset Team.
This role will ensure the effective delivery of major investment contracts from inception to completion, contributing to the successful delivery of the Investment Programme including planned and cyclical maintenance contracts through the appointment of internal and external contractors, ensuring contracts are delivered on time, are fully compliant, meet required quality standards and within budget.
Who are they looking for?
Contract Management skills to ensure that contracts are delivered within the agreed timescales, budget and quality standards Knowledge of contractual obligations, i.e.
JCT Intermediate contracts & procurement processes, i.e.
The Chest, Open Tender, Invoice Only / SOR; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, architects, local authority representatives, councillors; Excellent IT skills to compile tender packages including MS programmes.
AutoCAD (desirable) Excellent organisational skills to ensure deadlines are met, contracts are delivered on time and in accordance with contractual obligations; Excellent financial and budget management skills to ensure that contracts are delivered on budget and value for money is achieved; Excellent negotiation skills to achieve cooperation and agreements between stakeholders, contractors and customers including conflict resolution when dealing with customer complaints; Time management skills to ensure that multiple contracts are delivered simultaneously to ensure targets are met and programmes are delivered on time; Building surveying skills to identify building defects and appropriate remedial action in accordance with the relevant Building Standards and regulations; Recognising age (life cycles) condition of component parts; awareness around appropriate materials / specifications including sustainable alternatives; Awareness of H&S and CDM regulations to ensure that contractors are meeting their duties and responsibilities under CDM 2015 regulations; Knowledge and awareness of specialisms including electrical, mechanical, cyclical maintenance.
Awareness and understanding of legal issues, i.e.
leaseholder agreements, party wall agreements etc; Awareness and understanding of social value and sustainability targets in the procurement and delivery of contracts.
What's in it for you?
As an employee, you will receive a range of fantastic benefits, including: - SMART working arrangements Holiday entitlement 30 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays, with an additional 5 days after completion of five years service.
Part time employees will receive a pro rata entitlement.
Ability to purchase up to an additional 5 days leave per year.
A quality defined contribution pension scheme, with salary exchange and our client matches your contributions up to 8% Healthcare automatic enrolment into a health care cash plan, covering optical and dental costs, consultation fees and physio to name but a few.
You will also have access to our Employment Assistance Programme with a 24-hour confidential counselling support for both personal and work-related issues.
Plus, many more Please refer to the attached Job Description in the supporting documents section upon completing your application.
Our client shortlist and interview for their roles throughout the duration of the advert.
Therefore, they would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
They reserve the right to close any of our adverts prior to the stated closing date should they have a high volume of appropriate candidates.
Prior to applying for a role with them or attending an interview, you can request a call with the people team.
They will then work with you to create an interview/application environment that works for you.
Whether thats needing the physical environment of the interview to be a specific way i.e., the room set up a certain way, or the method of interview itself i.e., teams, face to face or written questions.
Our client want to make their recruitment process a positive experience for all.
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