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Building Surveyor - Flexible Working Available

Employer
L&Q
Location
Sidcup
Salary
Salary from £45,000 pa depending on experience.
Closing date
23 Jun 2021

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Sector
Construction & Property
Hours
Full Time
Flexibility
Flexible working available
Contract Type
Contract

Job Details

Interviews to be held over Microsoft Teams on the 29th June 2021

Role Profile.docx

Due to COVID19, colleagues in eligible roles are currently working from home in line with government guidelines Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated

L&Q is seeking skilled and experienced Building Surveyors to join the Trust's Major Works Building Surveying team. You will manage a range of improvement works, commissioning and managing a team of consultants to deliver site specific works. 

You will have a wide range of specialist skills including building surveying, project management and budgetary control.  You will be a self-motivated, professional individual who is able to communicate and influence working with a wide range of stakeholders.  This is a socially rewarding role with opportunity to make a real difference to our residents and the local community. 

We have a broad programme of projects and would welcome applicants who have already achieved MRICs/ MCIOB or equivalent professional qualifications.

  • Car owner/ driver is essential.
  • To be shortlisted you must be able to clearly demonstrate the following:-
  • Excellent building surveying skills and knowledge of construction methods
  • Experience of building control and planning applications
  • Experience of applying CDM 2015 principles to tenders and contracts.
  • Understanding of contract law and excellent knowledge of standard form contracts
  • Experience of managing contractors and consultants to deliver within budgets and timescales
  • Relevant technical qualification
  • A broad range of communication and influencing skills
  • Strong organisation and prioritising ability

If you believe you have the qualities we are after and are interested in working for an organisation that can really make a difference to people's lives, then please apply without delay.

 
L&Q Commitments

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them.  This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.


In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance. 

At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q.   More information about L&Q’s values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life.  Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing.  In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen.

We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion.  We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.

We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.

Company

We house around 250,000 people in more than 105,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East – but we’re more than just a registered charitable housing association.

We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We build aspiration, opportunity and confidence for everyone in our communities.

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