Job Description
Building Maintenance Surveyor
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Salary: £34,905 to £37,173 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Contract Type: Open ended (Permanent)
Hours: Full-time
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX
Closing date: 19th May 2024
Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether its sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.
Come and discover how much you can achieve when youre surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.
You will be responsible for successfully delivering building fabric and grounds maintenance activities in support of STFC, its estate and its scientific programme. STFC appoints government framework consultants and contractors to help deliver this programme of work, and this role is instrumental in developing good working relationships with the supply chain, ensuring high levels of quality, craftsmanship and value for money from it.
You will engage and consult with the Estates Management Team at RAL, and other stakeholders to help derive and deliver a programme of planned and reactive maintenance activities for fabric and grounds assets. This will be delivered through the Estates in-house trades or outsourced specialists.
Role Responsibilities
To be responsible for the oversight and delivery of fabric planned preventative maintenance (PPM) works, ensuring that these are completed to a high standard of workmanship, in accordance with the agreed programme and in accordance with the agreed budget.
To oversee and inspect the delivery of grounds maintenance activities, and gauge performance against contract specifications and KPIs.
To produce and maintain accurate records and appropriate certificates relevant to the PPM Works.
Monitor the progress of the fabric PPM Works against the agreed programme of work and report any slippage or variations to the Helpdesk and FM (Facilities Management) Compliance Manager and the Fabric Service Manager.
To review Construction Phase Plans and RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements) produced by contractors undertaking the PPM works, as necessary.
To keep the service current with all compliance legislation, regulations, and technical developments regarding building maintenance.
To deliver excellent customer service, quality of work, high standards, and professionalism.
Essential shortlisting criteria
Degree/HNC/ONC qualified or equivalent in Building Surveying or a similar construction related qualification.
Be able to demonstrate significant experience in the building maintenance/construction industry.
Must possess proven experience of defect analysis, preparing condition schedules/specifications for minor building works and contract managing on site works.
Have a good knowledge of statutory and industry compliance requirements, including Planning, Building Regulations, Listed Building Consent and Health and Safety Legislation.
Proven experience of managing or working with contractors and managing maintenance and property improvements is essential across an extensive client portfolio; ideally you will also have either extensive experience within the commercial, retail or licensed sectors or within the public sector.
You should be able to demonstrate a broad-based knowledge of building construction work, monitor contracts, and supervise on site and demonstrate effective prioritisation and decision-making skills.
STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours, a workplace nursery, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurant.
We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Whatever our role, we have the freedom to explore, learn and connect, as part of a community that loves to share knowledge and support one another.
As one of Europes largest research organisations, this is a place where theres always something new to learn
about the world around us, about your career, but most of all, about yourself.
Join us and discover whats possible, by submitting your CV and covering letter which outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for STFC and the role.
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