Project Surveyor
We’re looking to recruit a Project Surveyor within our Reinvestment Department who will have responsibility for the delivery of planned and responsive maintenance to our commercial heating portfolio. The successful candidate will also lead the delivery of boiler and heating system upgrade programmes within Optivo’s independent living, keywork and student accommodation.
As a Project Surveyor you’ll ensure contracts perform well and project work is delivered in a timely cost-effective manner to agreed quality standards. Ideally, you’ll have membership of RICS, CIOB, CIBSE, hold a recognised qualification, or have equivalent experience in mechanical and electrical engineering in a similar environment. You’ll possess a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulation and standards appropriate to the industry and apply these when identifying and resolving defects. A professional in your field, you’ll be an approachable person who is confident and able to build collaborative relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders.
What you’ll need
• Producing detailed site reports and writing technical specifications.
• Procurement and different forms of contract
• Compliance management
• Repair and maintenance of gas, electric and renewable heating systems
• Contract management
• Section 20 consultation
• Budget forecasting and spend control
• Management and supervision of staff
• Communication
• Time management
• Negotiating and influencing
• Delivering customer satisfaction
Candidates must hold a full driving licence with access to own vehicle. DBS Safeguarding clearances are also required.
What's in it for you
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Eyecare & dental
• Birthday leave
• Retailers discounts
• Cycle to work
• Buy & sell annual leave
• Season ticket loan
• In-house academy & career development
• Flexible working
Inclusion and Diversity
At Optivo we work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it’s about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We’re all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.
Closing date: Sunday 26th June 2022 at 23.59pm.