Lead Building Surveyor
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
* We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, £48,962 - £61,201 (+4.5% rise, post April 2025)
* A company car through company car lease scheme
* Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution, post April 2025)
* Development opportunities in line with the Lead Building Surveyor progression plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
* A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
* Retail savings scheme
* Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location: Buttershaw, Bradford, hybrid working, with regular regional travel across multiple sites
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Building Surveyor to join the Land and Property department at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?
What we do:
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment, and changing expectations from customers mean that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Land and Property are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
As Lead Building Surveyor, you will be an integral part of the Estates Team in the Land and Property department at Yorkshire Water. Reporting directly to the Senior Estates Manager, you will be at the forefront of building management and delivery of building projects across Yorkshire Water's managed estate whilst also providing expert advice to the Land and Property team across a wide range of sites. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will be a leading specialist and technical expert for Yorkshire Water's diverse managed estate including corporate, rural, residential, recreational, and commercial buildings. Delivering across a range of services including proactive planned preventative maintenance/ condition surveys, contract administration, defects, dilapidations, licenses for alterations, reinstatement cost assessments, and party wall disputes. Regional travel will be required.
Where you fit in:
As our Lead Building Surveyor, you will:
* Support the Land and Property team by providing expert technical advice on the statutory/ legislative building compliance requirements across various property types
* Plan and manage a proactive building surveying, maintenance, and inspection program for Yorkshire Water's managed estate working with contractors and project teams
* Undertake site visits and building inspections
* Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify risks and problem solve
* Provide advice on design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of buildings
* Undertake feasibility and scoping studies for planned building works and take on the role of Principal Designer for certain projects
* Support on building projects with design acceptance and overseeing works through to sign off
* Work with key stakeholders to cost works and support setting annual budgets
* Ensure the asset database is kept up to date
* Support Land and Property in delivering business strategy with regular reporting
* Mentor colleagues including supporting graduate surveyors with their APC requirements
What skills & qualifications you will need:
* MRICS/ MCIOB qualified
* Extensive demonstrable experience of the statutory and regulatory requirements associated with buildings/ building management and landlord responsibilities
* Extensive demonstrable experience in undertaking building surveys across a variety of different property types/ sectors
* Good, broad knowledge of building pathology
* Good understanding of CDM 2015 regulations
* Demonstrable experience of on-site Health and Safety awareness and management
* Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Excellent customer service and teamworking skills
* A proven ability to work under pressure and to meet tight timescales
You will also benefit from having:
* Good understanding of building sustainability, energy efficiency in buildings, and renewable technologies
* Experience of contract/ supplier management
* Experience in contract administration
* Ability to work autonomously whilst being a team player achieving wider corporate outcomes
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Experience of reinstatement cost assessments
* People management experience
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy!
Do we sound like your cup of tea?
If you've got experience as a Building Surveyor and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.
Accessibility
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.
Closing Date - 21 Feb 2025 - Just a heads-up! We might start interviewing and close the position earlier based on the response. To make sure you're considered, please send in your application as soon as you can.
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.
All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.
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