Working within the Property Assets team and reporting to the Quantity Surveyor, the Quantity Surveyor Apprentice will assist the team in delivering the planned works programme, responsive repairs and projects to both housing and corporate building stock.
This will include but will not be limited to:
Undertake the Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying on a day release basis
Support the team in the preparation of formal contract documentation to be included in tender packages for various projects throughout Property Assets
With supervision carry out property surveys, attention meetings and prepare drawings, surveys and contract details in connection with the preparation of tender documentation for the Council’s diverse property portfolio
The role will work on both pre and post contract duties
Assist in the day to day running of the departments contract administration, tenant consultation and correspondence
Attend project/site meetings and take minutes
Prepare asset valuations, with guidance, including depreciation calculations to determine insurance re-instatement values of Council owned properties across the district
The successful candidates will fit seamlessly into our busy team.Training:Chartered surveyor (degree) Level 6 (Degree with honours) Apprenticeship Standard:
You will attend London South Bank University 1 day per week for your study day
The onsite University training will be based at London South Bank University, Southwark Campus
Training Outcome:
Working within the public sector, it's usually possible to move between local authorities, universities, hospital trusts and government posts to gain broader experience and advance to a more senior position
Most large organisations have formal channels of promotion for surveyors who take on increased technical and managerial responsibility
With experience, you may progress to full project management, taking responsibility for the planning, control and coordination of projects from inception to completion. Success in these roles can bring the opportunity to be a departmental head or manager in the public sector and, in private practice, a director or partner
You may choose to specialise and become an expert in one particular area, such as building defects or sustainability, or in a specific sector such as residential or retail. Another option, once you're chartered, is to set up your own private practice
Employer Description:Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes.
As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
THE ROLE
My client, an established firm of PQS now seeks a SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR with some experience of the EMPLOYER'S AGENT role to join them in the Stockport, Greater Manchester area.
You will have the opportunity of working on a range of projects including residential and care homes for private and public sector clients.
You will be involved in all aspects of Cost Management doing both pre and post contract duties including overseeing cost management and budget control, dealing directly with clients and stakeholders, preparing reports and maintaining project documentation, ensuring compliance with contracts etc.
THE COMPANY
My client is a firm of PQS with a good range of clients and they are on various client frameworks.
They are a firm of construction consultants offering clients both cost management, employer's agent and project management services.
THE CANDIDATE
You will be a Quantity Surveyor who is currently working for a UK firm of PQS.
You will need to have at least 5 years or more experience doing both pre and post contract duties.
You will need to have a BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar and be either MRICS qualified or you may be working towards APC and have a number of years QS experience.
Some experience of the Employer's Agent role including contract administration is preferred.
You should to deal directly with clients and stakeholders and have first class communication skills.
You will need to be a car owner and driver as some of the projects are not near to public transport.
You should have a stable work record.
You must have excellent English both written and spoken along with good IT skills and have good client facing skills.
Salary is in the region of £55000 to £75000 plus car allowance, pension contribution plus RICS fees and two discretionary bonus' per annum. Health insurance after a year.
Please email a full c.v. or give me, Denise Neville a call for an informal and confidential discussion on 020 7613 5555 or 020 8368 0025 or mobile 07836 350309.....Read more...
