James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Major Works Surveyor
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Major Works Surveyor
Our client, based in North London, is currently recruiting for a Major Works Surveyor on a permanent contract.
The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The annual salary will be £70,632 per annum plus eligibility to earn up to 5% performance related pay.
The ideal candidate will have a Building Surveyor degree or equivalent.
Duties
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Oversee and project manage latent defects and major remedial works across individual buildings, supported by the Head of Special Project
- Procure and manage construction and consultancy contracts for major defect and remedial works project
- Ensure works comply with relevant standards, regulations and fire safety requirement
- Oversee technical solutions to ensure projects are robust, cost-effective and delivered to a high standard
- Liaise with residents, commercial tenants and stakeholders, managing complaints, access and decanting requirements
- Manage contractor and consultant performance, ensuring procurement, contractual and statutory compliance
- Monitor project costs, documentation, handovers and health & safety requirements
- Ensure contractors comply with health & safety procedures and statutory obligations
- Work collaboratively as part of the wider Property Management team
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Experience Required
- Experience managing major remedial works, latent defects and construction projects across residential properties
- Strong experience in contractor, consultant and contract management, including procurement, costs and compliance
- Experience managing stakeholder relationships while ensuring Health & Safety, fire safety and statutory compliance
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise Required
- Strong knowledge of building defects, remedial works, construction standards and fire safety requirements
- Skilled in project, contractor and contract management, including procurement, cost control and compliance
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills across residents, contractors and consultants
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Rewards and Benefits
- Hybrid working- 2/3 days working from home after 6 weeks
Working Hours
- 35 hours per week
- Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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