Building Surveyor - West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service
Full Time
1
Fire Headquarters, Birkenshaw, BD11 2DY
Permanent
£40,478 to £43,516 per annum

KIRKLEES COUNCIL ARE ADVERTISING THIS ROLE ON BEHALF OF WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

We are looking for someone to provide professional property management services to the Authority, assisting the Property & Project Manager and the wider team, in the delivery of the annual capital construction and refurbishment programme of works. Ensuring projects are completed to agreed timescales, quality and set budgets.   

Outline of Key Responsibilities

You will undertake feasibility studies and measured surveys and produce drawings and specifications for minor construction and refurbishment projects.

You will liaise with external agencies as required to include Building Regs, Planning, Highways, etc and other professionals.

You will act as project manager on revenue and capital schemes including liaising with external consultants ranging from M and E, structural engineers and other professionals to deliver WYFRS programme of works.

You will prepare concise technical reports and, where appropriate make recommendations in relation to and improvements to the efficient functioning of the buildings/sites.

You will report to the Property Manager and produce periodic reports to the Head of Estates, the successful candidate will be knowledgeable in all building disciplines, Health and Safety, Facilities Management and the Environment.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you'll work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model.

Therefore, applicants must also have a car available for work purposes with valid business insurance and a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of current valid driving licence.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym.

Job share applicants welcome.

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit Our Careers Site.

Closing date for all applications is Sunday 18 June 2023 (midnight).

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 17 July 2023.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

18 June 2023, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.