Building Manager / Surveyor Jobs

Building Manager / Surveyor £45,000 to £65,000 Dorset My client is looking to appoint a Building Manager to help them manage the maintenance, repair and projects of their built portfolio. The role: You will be responsible for the routine and emergency repairs on the Estate; specifying, tendering and managing projects and contracts, plus assisting the wider property team in targeting efficiencies in our lettings and returns. In addition, the Building Manager will contribute to how they manage the portfolio as a whole and contribute to ensuring it fits with the wider business strategy of managing core and non-core assets; planning for and building new homes and commercial space; benchmarking and analysis of performance and ensuring the estates reputation is upheld. Duties: Day to day management of routine maintenance and repairs. Writing, tendering and contract management/ supervision of projects. Appointment and direction of contractors. Materials procurement, ordering and purchasing. Budgetary and performance analysis including benchmarking. Managing planning issues, building consents and conservation policy. Contributing to the ongoing development of policies for the built Estate. Management of Health & Safety and an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation such as CDM, COSHH & Building Regulations. Person specification: Innovative, well organised, self-motivated and adaptable. Have a proven track record in site supervision, project management and contract administration. Capable working under pressure, managing & prioritising workloads. Genuinely passionate about architecture and design, with a keen eye for detail and quality. Possess a practical working knowledge of both traditional and current construction methodology. Competent in key areas including drawing/CAD and preparation of specification documents. A good communicator. Demonstrate an ability to work both independently and in a busy team environment. An ambassador for the Estate.