Westminster Council - Technical Surveyor

Posted 24 January 2022
Salary Up to £350 per day
Job type Temporary
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceLORNA_1643032934
Contact NameLorna Burner

Job description

The council's Housing Services are high profile and vital to maintaining and enhancing the city council's reputation. Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the Technical Surveyor is responsible for design and technical appraisals of any pre-construction activities within a term partnership to ensure the effective preparation of Tasks and Task Orders comprising the Investment Programme. The Technical Surveyor shall thoroughly scrutinise Client Briefs received from Asset Strategy, and Project Execution Plans and Proposals Documents received from Service Providers to ensure they comply with the requirements set out in the brief and obligations defined in the Partnering Agreement. The Technical Surveyor will work collaboratively with both Asset Strategy and the Service Providers to ensure Tasks are efficiently developed to address defined investment requirements and provide Value for Money for the HRA and Leaseholders.

Main responsibilities

* Working closely with Asset Strategy, to technically challenge Client Briefs to ensure they comprehensively fulfil the investment needs for any properties within the Investment Programme and in doing so minimising variations and any inefficiency for Service Providers.

* To be the technical lead for the development of Tasks within the Investment Programme undertaking objective and thorough appraisals of any proposed solutions/proposals from the Service Providers.

* Providing the Commissioning Manager with information to inform progress monitoring and actions to ensure the efficient delivery of the Investment Programme.

* To promptly investigate and respond to technical 'Requests for Information' from Service Providers and positively resolve problems identified within the Investment Programme or individual Tasks.

* To be the technical lead for the development/drafting of Design Standards for building components and other innovative solutions to ensure any works completed provide Value for Money for the HRA and Leaseholders.

* To have an awareness of costs and work alongside the Cost Planner in the development of Tasks to ensure accurate budgets are developed, prices are prepared in accordance with the Price Framework and solutions are practical and fit for purpose.

* Review any design works or application for planning, building control or listed building consents to ensure these effectively satisfy the Client Brief and the requirements of the Partnering Agreement.

* To contribute to the review of any Business case proposal to ensure the Service Provider case reflects the Clients Brief, complies with the Partnering Agreement requirements and that any recommended specialists, subcontracts or suppliers are suitable to design and perform the works.

* To make a significant contribution to the business, its growth and improvement, ensuring it is well positioned to achieve its strategic objectives and plans.

* Develop and maintain systems, processes and documentation that will enable the efficient production of robust Client Briefs and other documentation to ensure that Task Orders are prepared and delivered with minimal risk.

* Provide information to inform the progress of all Task Orders as they pass from Asset Strategy through to handover to the operational teams for delivery, taking actions as appropriate to protect the Investment Programme and driving best value for leaseholders and HRA.

* Working with the Communications team, ensure that Westminster City Council demonstrates the drive for continuous improvement and achievement of high quality customer focus.

* Contribute to the Design Standards and Innovation Working Groups to improve ways of working and introduce greater consistency across the Property Services directorate.

* Working with the Communications team and Service Providers engage with all interested stakeholders to ensure they are fully consulted on the progress and technical solutions for individual Tasks.

* Provide expert advice to Westminster City Council, through experience, technical knowledge and thorough analysis.

* Provide information and progress updates to the Commissioning Manager to ensure reports, relevant and accurate management information and guidance can be prepared.

* Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand risks and priorities for Tasks within the Investment Programme.

* Reduce or mitigate risk to the Client and ensure the best outcomes for the residents with minimal impact.

* Critically review the content and strategy for proposed Tasks detailed in any draft Client Brief issued by the Asset Strategy team and present recommendations and changes for review and agreement prior to issuing to the Service Providers.

* Challenge the content of Project Execution Plans received from the Service Providers to ensure the strategy for any Task complies with both the Client Brief and obligations described in the Partnering Agreement. Prepare responses and ensure corrections are made pending recommendation to Programme Board prior to the issue of Pre-commencement Orders to the Service Provider.

* Review surveys, specifications, Programme and prices comprising any Service Provider Proposal to ensure they comply with the strategy set out in the Project Execution Plans and Pre-commencement Orders. Prepare responses and ensure corrections are made pending recommendation to Programme Board prior to the issue of Commencement Orders to the Service Provider.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.