Building Surveyor
Applications for this vacancy closed on 27 February 2024 at 12:00PM
**About Us:**
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an
international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research
plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon
emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The University of Oxford Estates Services maintains an estate of over 300
teaching, learning and research buildings, including some of the most iconic
historic buildings within the UK. The team is also responsible for managing
repair and maintenance of the University’s 933 Graduate Accommodation units
across the City, along with 140 commercially let domestic properties both
within Oxford and in the surrounding villages.
As an employer, we value the well-being and development of all our employees.
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
• 30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Supportive childcare services for working parents and guardians
• Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity, and shared
parental leave
• Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
• Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
• Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
• Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
• Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups
and sports clubs, fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
**About the Role**
Working closely alongside the Heritage and Buildings Manager, you will be
responsible for planned and reactive repair and maintenance projects across
the Functional, Residential and Graduate portfolios.
You will need to be a self-motivated and enthusiastic problem-solver, with
considerable experience of project management, construction and the
investigation of building defects.
You will be required to collate and assess a range of technical information in
order to advise on the best course of action to fix the fault, repair the
damage, and ensure that any other potential risks of failure in similar
building fabric across the Estate are identified and effectively mitigated.
**About You**
To be successful in your application, you will be a Chartered member of a
relevant construction related organisation (RICS or CIOB) with demonstrable
experience of project management and building surveying duties.
You will be able to demonstrate experience of complex reactive building fabric
repairs in large modern and commercial constructed buildings. You will also be
able to diagnose building fabric problems, and understand and unpick
sequential historic building repairs in order to identify the true origin of
issues such as water ingress, structural movement or infestation.
The ideal candidate will be confident in managing teams of contractors and
sub-contractors working together to fix issues, and capable of building strong
relationships.
We’re looking for a natural problem-solver who enjoys variety in their working
life. Someone who relishes collaboration and working as part of a strong
multi-disciplinary team.
You will ideally have experience of managing a large portfolio of buildings
and be able to demonstrate good organisational skills and have experience of
identifying, managing and delivering complex repair and maintenance work with
a high turnover of projects and competing deadlines.
Existing knowledge of current health and safety legislation relating to
construction sites, along with relevant British Standards, Building
Regulations and CDM will also be essential.
Above all, you will need to demonstrate a confident can-do attitude, and the
ability to make sure that the team as a whole are able to provide the best
possible service to our customers.
You will also need to demonstrate an ability to work under pressure dealing
with constraints that are often outside of your control.
**Application Process:**
To apply for this position, please submit the following documents as part of
your online application:
• Covering letter/supporting statement
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Contact details of two referees (only contacted if you are successful)
Only applications received **before 12 pm on Wednesday 28 February 2024** can
be considered
This job advert would be closed as soon as we find the right candidate.
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an
international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research
plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon
emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The University of Oxford Estates Services maintains an estate of over 300
teaching, learning and research buildings, including some of the most iconic
historic buildings within the UK. The team is also responsible for managing
repair and maintenance of the University’s 933 Graduate Accommodation units
across the City, along with 140 commercially let domestic properties both
within Oxford and in the surrounding villages.
As an employer, we value the well-being and development of all our employees.
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
• 30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Supportive childcare services for working parents and guardians
• Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity, and shared
parental leave
• Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
• Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
• Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
• Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
• Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups
and sports clubs, fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
**About the Role**
Working closely alongside the Heritage and Buildings Manager, you will be
responsible for planned and reactive repair and maintenance projects across
the Functional, Residential and Graduate portfolios.
You will need to be a self-motivated and enthusiastic problem-solver, with
considerable experience of project management, construction and the
investigation of building defects.
You will be required to collate and assess a range of technical information in
order to advise on the best course of action to fix the fault, repair the
damage, and ensure that any other potential risks of failure in similar
building fabric across the Estate are identified and effectively mitigated.
**About You**
To be successful in your application, you will be a Chartered member of a
relevant construction related organisation (RICS or CIOB) with demonstrable
experience of project management and building surveying duties.
You will be able to demonstrate experience of complex reactive building fabric
repairs in large modern and commercial constructed buildings. You will also be
able to diagnose building fabric problems, and understand and unpick
sequential historic building repairs in order to identify the true origin of
issues such as water ingress, structural movement or infestation.
The ideal candidate will be confident in managing teams of contractors and
sub-contractors working together to fix issues, and capable of building strong
relationships.
We’re looking for a natural problem-solver who enjoys variety in their working
life. Someone who relishes collaboration and working as part of a strong
multi-disciplinary team.
You will ideally have experience of managing a large portfolio of buildings
and be able to demonstrate good organisational skills and have experience of
identifying, managing and delivering complex repair and maintenance work with
a high turnover of projects and competing deadlines.
Existing knowledge of current health and safety legislation relating to
construction sites, along with relevant British Standards, Building
Regulations and CDM will also be essential.
Above all, you will need to demonstrate a confident can-do attitude, and the
ability to make sure that the team as a whole are able to provide the best
possible service to our customers.
You will also need to demonstrate an ability to work under pressure dealing
with constraints that are often outside of your control.
**Application Process:**
To apply for this position, please submit the following documents as part of
your online application:
• Covering letter/supporting statement
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Contact details of two referees (only contacted if you are successful)
Only applications received **before 12 pm on Wednesday 28 February 2024** can
be considered
This job advert would be closed as soon as we find the right candidate.
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**About Us:**
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. The University of Oxford Estates Services maintains an estate of over 300 teaching, learning and research buildings, including some of the most iconic historic buildings within the UK. The team is also responsible for managing repair and maintenance of the University’s 933 Graduate Accommodation units across the City, along with 140 commercially let domestic properties both ... About Us: The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. The University of Oxford Estates Services maintains an estate of over 300 teaching, learning and research buildings, including some of the most iconic historic buildings within the UK. The team is also responsible for managing repair and maintenance of the University’s 933 Graduate Accommodation units across the City, along with 140 commercially let domestic ... |
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