Building Surveyor

Salary - £45,974

Work Type - Hybrid

Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP

Role Type - Permanent

Employment Type - Full Time

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

Building Maintenance and Compliance (BMAC) scope, manage and deliver building refurbishment, building fabric repairs and associated works on UU Operational Buildings.

Works are delivered through a mix of framework and direct award subcontractors with works varying in scope and scale to suit each individual site requirement. BMAC work across the company's five county hubs with surveyors allocated to a respective hub, assisting other hubs as required to ensure delivery of works.

Building compliance remediation across Asbestos, Fire Safety and Water Hygiene (legionella) will also form part of the role.

Working as part of the Building Maintenance and Compliance (BMAC) team providing a critical service across the business in repairing, maintaining and refurbishing our built assets - undertaking building condition surveys and scoping documentation. Works are then delivered via framework / subcontractor management to ensure our built assets are kept to the required expected standard across the UU estate.

Building maintenance and refurbishment projects are delivered within one of the 5 county hubs and support the overall delivery of the Building Maintenance and Compliance work programme.

To manage and deliver a range of building works throughout United Utilities including undertaking condition surveys and data gathering (scope and outline costs) to prioritise works.

Management of Framework FM Projects team and individual Subcontractors to successfully coordinate and complete outlined site works.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a defined list of projects within the county hub region, reporting to either a Senior Building Surveyor or the BMAC Manager.
• Design and prepare detailed work scoping documentation, including condition surveys, photographic records, specifications, and drawings.
• Conduct condition surveys, identify defects with associated risk profiles, and produce scoping summary documents outlining costs for required works.
• Prepare outline specifications, photographic schedules, and CDM pre-construction information, review and approve contractor RAMs and construction phase plans, and ensure all activities comply with Health and Safety legislation and United Utilities work authorisation processes.
• Build strong relationships with technical disciplines, internal clients, FM providers, framework subcontractors, and ecology teams; facilitate surveys (e.g., ecology, asbestos) and support statutory applications related to environmental issues.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Experience in Building Surveying or Construction Management
• Good written and verbal communication skills to write concise, accurate scoping documentation and reports
• Experience in the application and working knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015, the production of pre- construction information and the checking and approval of contractor construction phase plans and site specific RAMS
• Awareness of environmental and ecology issues (bats, nesting birds etc) identifying requirements and risk programme on site.
• Contract administration and project management skills

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or Construction Management (or working towards)
• A Full Driving Licence

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.