Vacancy: Project Surveyor
Closing Date: Sunday 24 November
Shortlisting Date: Monday 25 November
Expected Interview Date: W/C 02 December
Salary: £41,403.41
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About the vacancy:
In this role you will assist in the delivery of a professional project management service, leading defined projects of capital investment schemes (regeneration, improvement, major repair etc).
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Specifically, the role will:
- Undertake Project Management duties (pre contract, contract phase and post contract) on allocated projects as defined by the Senior Projects Surveyor and Capital Works Manager. The Project Surveyor will be required to have knowledge of all project contract documents, specifications, schedules and relevant documentation associated with each scheme.
- Undertake onsite management of supply chain partners with emphasis on quality, safety, programme and costs.
- Lead defined projects as agreed with the Senior Project Surveyor and project manage capital investment schemes, managing multiple projects concurrently from inception through to final account. The values of projects could range between 100k, to £5m.
- Gather all relevant information including carrying out site surveys, preparing specifications etc. to prepare tender documents ensuring that they are of sufficient standard to enable the procurement of suitable contracts. Assist to evaluate said tenders to ensure the most advantageous contractors are selected.
- Ensuring all relevant statutory regulations are adhered to across the project (to include; CDM Regulations, Planning and Building Regulations Party wall Act, Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations, etc).
- Assist in the management and monitoring of allocated budgets ensuring that expenditure is on target and meets the requirements of the delegated authority within the financial regulations to include verifying contractors / consultants financial valuation submissions on a monthly basis and certify payment notices.
- Effectively use all project management techniques such as cash flow analyst, process management, value engineering, risk management, quality benchmarking etc. to deliver desired outcomes.
- Monitor and report on the allocated projects against the indicators agreed with managers including monitoring KPIs, quality of work and signing off completed work.
- Effectively communicate with residents, private occupants and leaseholders ensuring all complaints and queries are dealt with in accordance with NCH policy.
- Manage key customer and supply chain interfaces to ensure that customer service meets the desired quality level in terms of product and services delivery in relation to projects allocated.
- Assist the home-ownership and leasehold team in the preparation and allocation of component data and depreciation proportions.
- Work closely with other relevant service areas and provide guidance, technical expertise to ensure coordinated information concerning investment works is available and disseminated to all interested partners.
- Play an active role in developing team relationships both internally and externally to ensure a coordinated project management approach to the delivery of the allocated projects.
- Must be able to frequently undertake building site inspections working at height, using ladders and/or scaffold and gain access in to confined spaces.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across the business internally and externally.
- To work at all times in a safe and appropriate manner to meet the duties and responsibilities within the Health and Safety policies and procedures of the association.
- Additional, reasonable duties as required.
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(Please refer to the attached Recruitment Pack for more information.)
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For further information about the role, please contact
We encourage you to submit an application as early as possible as this vacancy may close earlier.
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We are also at an exciting part of our journey, where we are exploring a merger with Melin Homes. This is a great time to join us as we develop these opportunities for our customers, communities and colleagues.
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Application Process:
We require an application form to be completed for every role (simply hit apply now).
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We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.
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Your NCH, our comprehensive benefits package:
We believe NCH is a great place to work and it's important to us that our people feel the same way.
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As well as offering varied and fulfilling careers, we want every colleague to feel appreciated. That means having the best possible benefits package, the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance and the opportunity to achieve your full potential.
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Enhanced Pension Scheme:
We operate two pension schemes, one with Aviva Pensions, and one with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Aviva Pensions is a defined contribution pension scheme. LGPS is a defined benefit pension scheme with generous employer contribution values. You may be able to transfer in any other pension you have within your first year of service.
Enhanced Annual Leave:
You'll start on 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) which would increase to 30 days following 3 years' service.
Agile Working Policy (dependent on role):
NCH work with the philosophy that 'work is something you do rather than somewhere you go.'
Health and Wellbeing:
We have many health and wellbeing policies and initiatives such as Cycle to Work, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Sick leave and a sabbatical leave policy.
Development:
We offer many professional and personal development options such as paying for professional membership, sponsored study opportunities and career progression and development.
Social Events Committee
Subsidized events available for colleagues and their families to attend! Examples of trips include Drayton Manor, Legoland, and buses to visit Christmas Markets in London and Birmingham!
Sabbatical Leave Policy:
An opportunity to apply for up to 12 months of sabbatical leave once you have worked with us for 3 years. Allowing you to finish writing that book or taking time to tick a few destinations off your bucket list!
Recognition Awards:
We run a colleague led recognition award which encourages colleagues to recognize the achievements of their peers and celebrate the fantastic work we have carried out over the past 12 months.
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About Newport City Homes
Newport City Homes (NCH) has a significant presence in South-East Wales, we have a responsibility to make sure our customers, communities and colleagues are given opportunities to grow and succeed as we respond to the significant challenges ahead.
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Here at NCH, our true responsibility is to ensure that we create an environment that is equal and fair for all, but this does not mean simply treating everyone the same. As an employer we want everyone to feel supported, valued and treated with respect and kindness, this touches on every aspect of who we are as an association and is one of the cornerstones of how we work. That is why inclusion is one of our values and why we are building our systems, processes and actions around positively promoting a sense of belonging.
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As a housing provider our ambition is to provide an excellent customer experience, we want to grow and develop our homes and communities and to be agile and innovative in our approach to solving problems and making decisions. We have three strategic commitments that cut across all our activities and decisions and collectively they enable us to achieve our NCH Strategy 2025, by ensuring we make joined up decisions and choices that make the best use of our resources, have the greatest combined impact and make a positive difference.
Our Values
Active - We take action and get things right first time
Collaborative - We work hard to earn the trust of customers and colleagues
Inclusive - We celebrate our differences and embrace diversity in people and ideas
Trusted - Individually we're good, but together we're great
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NCH strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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