Job info	Job info details
Job title	Senior Building Surveyor
Strategic team/Directorate	Pride in Place
Service	Regeneration and Place Delivery
Business unit	Property Services
Responsible to (day to day issues)	Property Services Manager
Accountable to (line manager)	Property Services Manager
Salary grade	J
JE ref	TDA101

1. Key purpose of job

• To assist in the management and organisation in the Building Surveying Section in order to provide an efficient, economic and effective service.
• To successfully project manage schemes or developments undertaken by Torbay Council, from inception through construction to completion so that they are delivered to the agreed specification, on time and within budget.
• To assist in increasing the turnover of Torbay Council by helping to secure new clients and additional instructions from existing ones.

2. Anticipated outcomes of post

• To manage the preparation and supervision of building and maintenance projects from feasibility to construction and ongoing maintenance under the direction of the Principal Building Surveyor.
• To ensure all projects are designed in a technically competent and professional manner.
• To ensure that a proper and professional relationship is maintained with all clients. 

3. List key duties and accountabilities of the post

• As an Employee of Torbay Council all roles are expected to work in a way that ensures vulnerable children and adults are safeguarded and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Designated Senior Lead for Safeguarding is the Chief Executive and Director of Children’s Services.
• Managing a variety of schemes and projects in such a manner to ensure that an expeditious, efficient and cost-effective service is provided to meet the needs and priorities of all clients, keeping the Principal Building Surveyor regularly advised as to progress, future requirements and problem areas.
• Site supervision of contracts.
• Keeping abreast of current relevant legislation and design standards for all property types including residential, commercial and education sector.
• Liaising with Statutory Undertakers, e.g., utility suppliers and other individuals or bodies affected by works.
• Preparing reports and dealing with complaints and correspondence from the Public, Elected Members and other bodies, etc.
• Preparing detailed briefs for consultants on proposals within any area of the section’s work.
• Assist the Principal Building Surveyor in ensuring all staff within the section comply with Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, Statutory Obligations and other relevant provisions.
• Undertaking reasonable out-of-hours working as required.
• Designing, specification, preparing contract documents, evaluating tenders, letting contracts and supervising works on site, using the appropriate components and techniques.
• Carrying out surveys and feasibility studies and preparing reports and estimates. 
• Keeping abreast of current legislation and taking appropriate measures regarding Health and Safety, Carbon reduction technology, COSHHE, Building Regulations and the CDM Regulations, Pollution of the Environment, etc., and disseminating information where appropriate.
• Liaising with Architects, Project Managers, Contract Managers, Electrical & Mechanical Engineers and Clerks of Works, etc., in respect of relevant projects both internal and external (via framework agreements).

4. Budgetary/Financial Responsibilities of the post

• The post holder is responsible for capital/revenue budgets of £100,000 set for the schemes being undertaken by the section.
• Ensuring that Torbay Council systems of budgetary, accountancy and financial control are properly understood, used and developed.
• Exercising effective financial monitoring, planning and control of the sections projects and budgets.
• Planning and organising programmed maintenance and reactive works, keeping appropriate records and cost control.  

5. Supervision/Line Management Responsibilities of the post

• Management of external consultants and contractors working on behalf of Clients.
• Developing other staff in the team. 

6. Working environment and conditions of the post

• Office environment with some elements of on-site work which will include meetings with tenants and clients.  The post holder can be called out of the office at short notice. 

7. Physical demands of the post

• Normal.

8. Specific resources used by the post

• IT Equipment and specialist software.
• Continuous access to transport is required as the job can entail travelling to multiple locations sometimes in the same day and where public transport timetabling is unlikely to meet this requirement.

9. Key contacts and relationships

• Managing external consultants and contractors working on behalf of Clients. 
• Liaising with Statutory Undertakers and other individuals or bodies affected by the works. 
• Dealing with members of the public through consultations and supervision of contracts on site. 
• Working closely with colleagues within Torbay Council to achieve outputs as required by clients. 

10. Other duties

• To undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of the job. 

Other Information

• All staff must commit to the Workplace Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Policy.
• Torbay Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo the checks appropriate to the post applied for.
• The post holder is expected to work in a way that ensures vulnerable children and adults are safeguarded and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures. And are aware that the Chief Executive and the Director for Children’s Services are the Safeguarding Leads for the Council.
• This post is office based at Tor Hill House but the post holder may be required to move their base to any other location within the Council at a future date.
• The post is eligible for both hybrid and permanent home working.
• You will be asked to complete a Criminal Records Self Declaration Form. Criminal convictions will only be taken into account when they are relevant to the post. You will only be asked to disclose ‘unspent’ convictions.
• The Council operates a Smoke-Free Policy and the post-holder is prohibited from smoking in any of the Council's buildings (including Council owned and Council leased buildings, but excluding designated areas in residential schemes), enclosed spaces within the curtilage of buildings, and Council vehicles. The Council does not permit smoking breaks within work time, however, in services where the flexi-scheme is in operation, employees may take reasonable break times outside of core hours, in accordance with flexi-time arrangements. Employees should follow the flexi-scheme procedure for agreeing time away from their duties in the normal manner with their immediate colleagues and line manager, with break start and finish times being recorded, as with any other break-time arrangement. 
• The post-holder is expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to all relevant Council Policies and Procedures.
• The post-holder must comply with the Council’s Health and Safety requirements as outlined in the H&S policy appropriate to the role.
• The post-holder must be committed to the Council’s Core Values for employees – “Torbay Council employees are committed to being forward thinking, people orientated and adaptable - always with integrity”. Evidence will be sought during the probation and appraisal processes.
• If this post is customer facing, it will require the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• If you are required to access a government system such as HMRC, DWP or The Public services network (PSN) as part of your role with the Council you will be required to complete a basic disclose with your line manager before you can access these systems. Your manager will be required to complete a verification form that confirms your identity, nationality and immigration status, employment history and unspent convictions (third party).
• If you are required to use your own vehicle on Council business or drive a council vehicle you will be asked to provide information on any driving endorsements by accessing gov.uk/view-driving-licence and providing a code to your Line Manager in order to share your driving licence information with the Council.

Person Specification

Note for Candidate

All Candidates

The supporting statement on your application form will be used to assess ability to meet the essential requirements of the role, so you should explain how you meet each of the numbered essential requirements within your supporting statement. In a competitive situation, the desirable criteria may be taken into consideration, so you are encouraged to show how you also meet each of the desirable criteria.

Candidates who consider that they have a disability

Reasonable adjustments will be made to the job, job requirements or recruitment process for candidates with a disability.

If you consider yourself to have a disability you should indicate this on your application form, providing any information you would like us to take into account with regard to your disability in order to offer a fair selection interview.

Where ever possible and reasonable we will make adjustments and offer alternatives to help you through the application and selection process.

If you have indicated that you have a disability on your application form you will be guaranteed an interview if you clearly demonstrate in your supporting evidence how you broadly meet the essential requirements of the role.

Job info	Job info details
Job Title	Senior Building Surveyor
Strategic team/Directorate	Pride in Place
Service	Regeneration and Place Delivery
Business unit	Property Services

Skills and effectiveness

Essential skills and effectiveness

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including correspondence and report preparation.
• ICT skills including using Microsoft packages, including Word and Excel.
• Skilled in the use of Autocad.
• Ability to manage, monitor and review performance to meet targets.
• Ability to deal firmly but fairly with contractors on site, have an unbiased approach to people and an ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload and work on a range of projects simultaneously.
• Customer focused and self-motivated.
• Ability to deliver a high quality service to clients. 

Desirable skills and effectiveness

• Project management skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Commitment to the Organisational goals and objectives. 

Knowledge

Essential knowledge

• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of the development business and property development issues.
• Up to date Contract Law.
• Property Management.
• Basic procurement regulations/procedures.
• Risk logs.
• Statutory issues that may be affected, or that may affect a development project.
• Working knowledge of planning regulations.
• Product descriptions. 

Desirable knowledge

N/A

Experience and achievements

Essential experience and achievements

• Demonstrable track record of successful project delivery.
• Extensive project management experience.
• Managing multiple projects with differing priorities.
• Managing people (contractors, etc.).
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders. 

Desirable experience and achievements

• Experience in project management and control.
• Experience in site surveys and report preparation.
• Experience in preparing specifications and contracts, as well as evaluating tenders.
• Experience of working with external organisations and other interest groups. 

Qualifications/professional memberships

Essential qualifications/professional memberships

• Minimum of Degree level (or equivalent experience) in a related discipline for example Civil Engineering or a Construction related professional qualification. 
• Membership of relevant professional associations. 
• Educated to GCSE O Level standard or equivalent. 

Desirable qualifications/professional memberships

• Degree or equivalent experience in project management. 
• An appropriate qualification in Leadership and Management. 
• Membership of APS. 
• Membership of IOSH. 

Other requirements

Other requirements of the job role

• Ability to carry out the physical requirements of the role (i.e. manual handling).
• Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay/South West in order to carry out duties.
• Ability to accommodate occasional unsociable hours.
• Ability to accommodate occasional on call working.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• DBS check.