Estates Building Surveyor

We are looking to appoint an exceptional individual to join our busy Estates and Facilities team. The post holder will play a key role providing professional Building Surveying services, to support the Estates and Facilities department in providing a safe and welcoming campus where our student and staff can study, grow and expand their knowledge skills in a flexible, agile and sustainable environment. 

You will play a lead role in the delivery of the Universities Estates Capital Master Plan programme, assisting with the delivery of the Estates Strategy and improving our estates infrastructure through a quality maintenance service, to provide modern and sustainable high-quality teaching and research environment across campus and halls of residence.

Key responsibilities and attributes of the successful applicant 

• Ensure capital projects and campus buildings conform to the required standards for energy and sustainability.
• Prepare briefs, liaising with clients and stakeholders and any other service providers for small projects.
• Liaise with other Estates and Facilities to ensure that costs are being appropriately charged, with regards to works, space and utilities charges. 
• Manage and appoint contractors and consultants in accordance with St George’s, University of London policies and procedures. 
• Undertake quality inspections and audits of both the “Hard Services Maintenance Contract” and Capital Projects.
• Accurate worker and high attention to detail including when under pressure
• Passion for delivering a great service and good customer service
• High level of prioritisation and organisation to manage a high volume of work and priorities effectively 
• Strong organisational, time-management and communication skills
• Enthusiasm and personal initiative to solve problems, a self-starter with ability to work unsupervised

For further information about this position and to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.

Please upload a personal statement expressing your interest and how you meet the criteria for the position along with your CV.

We welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, especially from people with disabilities and/or people from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Flexible working, including part-time or reduced hours of work, opportunities to work from home for many posts, compressed hours and local flexibility in agreeing start and finish times of work are among the extra benefits offered by St George’s, University of London.

Please quote reference: 860-23

Closing date: 30 October 2023     

Interview date: 15 November 2023             

Further details:

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