Job Description

Interim Capital Projects Project Management Surveyor
Castle Point Borough Council 3 days per week in office
Initial 6 month contract
£450 per day (Umbrella)

This is a delivery-focused role overseeing a range of live capital and maintenance projects across the Council's property portfolio. You will be working closely with senior management and a range of stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery across multiple workstreams. The role requires a confident, self-starting individual who can take ownership of a varied workload and drive outcomes in a complex environment.

Role purpose
You will manage and coordinate several key capital and maintenance projects, ensuring effective delivery from inception through to completion. Working closely with internal teams and external consultants, you will provide professional advice, oversee project delivery, and ensure that all works are delivered to required standards, on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities
Work proactively with the Estate & Asset Manager and wider estates team to support effective delivery of estates functions within the Commercial & Assets Directorate
Oversee and manage the planning, execution and completion of building projects including repairs, refurbishments, roofing and minor works, acting as Contract Administrator
Act as an educated client, managing external consultants and leading project delivery through RIBA Stages 0-7 as required
Undertake detailed building surveys and condition assessments across commercial and community assets, identifying and prioritising maintenance and repair needs
Provide professional advice on building matters, including preparation of specifications, tender documentation and cost estimates
Support a coordinated approach between the Planned Maintenance Surveyor and Property Technical Officer to ensure priorities are aligned and resources are used effectively

Key skills and experience required
MRICS qualified or equivalent professional qualification at postgraduate level
Experience providing advice on complex or politically sensitive property and asset management matters, including interpreting complex information and making recommendations
Proven experience delivering large-scale property reinvestment or capital programmes within a public sector or similar environment
Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and construction contracts including JCT and ICE forms
Experience producing detailed scopes of work, specifications and cost estimates for capital investment and planned maintenance programmes
Ability to support the delivery of asset management strategies and ensure property portfolios are maintained to appropriate standards

If this role is of interest to you, please apply with your CV before Friday 19th June.