Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Minor Works Surveyor to join our team based in Great Wenham. You will be working on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £42,403 - £49,498 per annum (pro rata for part time).
Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered
What we are looking for
We are looking for a Minor Works Surveyor to join our Investment and Compliance Team. To be successful, you will share our , commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.
About the role
Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will deliver minor works programmes, including sustainability works, to Babergh and Mid Suffolk's housing and corporate stock.
About you
You will have a degree in Building Surveying, or equivalent as well as being a member of RICS, CIOB, or equivalent.
You will have completed a NEBOSH or Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or equivalent qualification.
You will have experience/knowledge in:
delivering minor works programmes and managing building contracts from inception to final account within a social housing or a related sector
delivering sustainability retrofit minor works programmes
producing detailed schedules of work
managing budgets and taking action to address adverse variances
managing multiple contracts and sustaining long term relationships, preferably within a contract management framework
contract law, building construction and regulations
health and safety legislation including asbestos and CDM requirements
assisting in the procurement and mobilisation of contracts.
About us
Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits of working for us
Great opportunities for learning and development.
Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
Wellbeing Support Programme
Employee Assist Programme
Health Care Options
Our ways of working:
Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.
We are committed supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
Closing date: 5pm, 26 August 2024.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Minor Works Surveyor role, please click 'apply'. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts