Operations Surveyor (Client Side)
- Employer
- Maxwell Stephens Ltd
- Location
- London
- Salary
- Up to £50,000 + Excellent Pension, Benefits & Opportunities
- Closing date
- 15 Jun 2019
- Reference
- PR/000629
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- Specialist Area
- Facilities management (main), Health & safety, Operations
- Job Level
- Executive / Officer / Estimator, Manager / Supervisor
- Sector
- Construction, Customer Service, Information Technology, Management & Executive, Production & Operations
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
This is an exceptional opportunity working for a globally recognised client. Maxwell Stephens have been assigned by our client to recruit for an Operations/Building Surveyor based across their huge estate. Our client is looking for a passionate, customer-driven individual.
Reporting into the Head of Department, the Operations Surveyor is to be a key member of the team responsible for the operational activities of the Estate.
Key Responsibilities
Property Management
- To be responsible for the conservation, repair and maintenance of the building services in specified areas of the Estate as well as the provision, operation and supervision of day-to-day building maintenance work and projects from the annual works programme.
- This includes, but is not limited to, new work, services, public health engineering services, safety and fire precaution related works and refurbishment projects
- To ensure that the building services and structures that house them within specified areas of the Estate are regularly tested and inspected and that work is programmed, planned and scheduled accordingly
- To be responsible for the end-to-end management of a range of works, varying in scope and scale. This will include planning; preparation of specifications, schedules of work, sketch plans and simple working drawing; management of the tender process; appointment of contractors; supervision through to completion and settlement of final accounts
- To liaise closely with Property Section colleagues to ensure projects are appropriately co-ordinated with other works to minimise disruption, ensure best use of resources and ensure that work is carried out to the highest possible standards
- As required, to assist with the preparations for internal events
People Management
- Working in close liaison with the Operations Supervisor, to oversee works and drive the performance of contractors and the in-house team to ensure that works are completed on time, within budget and to the required specification and quality standards
Compliance and Risk Management
- To ensure compliance with statutory duties and legislative requirements and that associated policies and procedures (internal and external) are known and adhered to; to carry out the role of ‘nominated person’ for particular systems; to check and monitor competence of staff, consultants and contractors that are assigned to work on the systems; to report regularly regarding statutory compliance to the ‘responsible person’ and the ‘duty holder’; to ensure that corrective measures are taken when necessary to address any issues of non-compliance
- To promote a culture of risk awareness and management and to regularly review compliance
Financial, Contract and Systems Management
- To ensure all financial, tender and contract management processes comply with internal procedures, and that financial authorisations fall within delegations
- In conjunction with the Operations Supervisor, monitor the performance of contractors to ensure works are completed within budget, on time, to the required standard and provide best value
- To ensure works are procured in the most cost-effective manner in order to achieve excellent value for money
- To ensure all management systems and records are accurately completed and maintained according to retention schedules
Stakeholder Management
- To pro-actively manage stakeholder relationships and communicate regularly to internal stakeholders (including the client and all those affected by the works) on the progress and impact of works to minimise disruption
- To liaise closely with customers to ensure the service provided meets their needs and expectations and that the highest levels of customer service are delivered
Person Specification
- Educated to degree level with substantial experience as a Surveyor ideally gained within an environment of occupied spaces.
- Experience of managing and maintaining historic / listed buildings would be a definite advantage.
- Demonstrable experience in relation to statutory compliance and risk management
- Adept at managing stakeholder relationships, with a diplomatic and collaborative approach, natural interpersonal skills and influence at all levels
- Experience of control and contract management, ideally gained within a value for money environment
- Good project management skills. Able to manage a varied portfolio of work, adapt to changing circumstances and prioritise work/resources
- Have good people management and contractor relationship management skills
- A logical problem solver with good judgement and decision-making capability. Able to remain level-headed under pressure
- The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across functional and geographical boundaries, where flexibility and a ‘can do’ approach to teamwork is essential
- Genuinely passionate about and familiar with a customer-driven approach to the delivery of property services, with a rigorous approach to standards of internal customer service and continuous improvement
- IT literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office and CAD.
Please call 0207 118 48 48 or email cv@maxwellstephens.com to apply.
Company
Maxwell Stephens is here to help with the full range of recruitment services in the facilities management industry. We are a specialist service supplier, achieving world-class results through our unique combination of focus, knowledge and industry experience. Our in-depth understanding, backed by state-of-the-art technology, means you can count on us for recruitment services that are second to none - whether you're a client or a candidate. Our experience and expertise means we can deliver solutions for facilities and property professionals at all levels, from graduate trainee through to board director. We work across the whole sector. www.maxwellstephens.com
- Website
- http://www.maxwellstephens.com/
- Telephone
- 0207 118 4848
- Location
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Golden Cross House
8 Duncannon Street
London
Greater London
WC2N 4JF
GB
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