Graduate Building Surveyor in Bracknell

Hours: 37.5

Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 Annum (Salary dependant on experience)

Overview of the role:

Contribute to the property team objectives and spend time in each area of the business functions. In doing this you will be involved in several work streams including property maintenance, compliance and development. Your primary role will be to support the capital works programme across the estate and to carry out stock condition surveys to assist in developing a long‑term estates strategy. Develop & maintain effective communications with all staff; Service Users; Visitors & Contractors. You will be supported in enrolling onto the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence and will work the property portfolio. We will provide for APC support, you will be assigned a specific supervisor, attend organised CPD events and have case study support. Daily tasks will provide knowledge of the mandatory, core and technical skills required for the final APC assessment.

Key Duties:

• Contribute to developing a wider estate strategy and policies to support the effective management of the estate and related assets.
• Work on budgets, expenditures, and reconciliations.
• Work within the Capital Projects Team – inspecting properties, attending meetings at both homes and with supply chain partners and identifying opportunities for maximising value for money.
• Support the team with the completion and computation of JCT contracts and act as contract administrator, supervising works as required.
• Undertake inspections and measurement of property in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice.
• Update, manage and interrogate data through QFM.
• Help with analysing and reporting on building defects.
• Assist the Team with providing advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of our residential property.
• Carry out building, condition and measured surveys.
• Weekly reporting and monitoring on progress contributing to the capital programme.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• RICS accredited Building Surveying degree essential (or other construction related degree).
• Demonstrate knowledge of Landlord and Tenant legislation, current relevant topics.
• Experience of working on property portfolios desirable.
• Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Team Player.
• Motivated.
• Dedicated.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop relationships.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word essential.
• Ability to use AutoCAD would be advantageous.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Be motivated and eager to learn – our existing Building Surveyors love sharing their knowledge, and are passionate about developing our future talent, so we want people who will make the most of this opportunity.

Financial Responsibility:

Responsibility for managing approved budgets.

Travel Requirements:

Regular national travel will be required.

Benefits:

• Holiday entitlement – starting from 28 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Sick pay entitlement.
• Employee Assistance Programme – comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff.
• Refer a friend scheme – enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care.
• Choiceversary – staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice Care.
• Christmas bonus – vouchers for all staff members.
• Annual staff awards – this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total.
• Complex in‑house training – including our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and our Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars.
• A paid day off on your birthday.
• Reclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and access free feminine hygiene products whilst on shift.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Stream – a financial wellbeing app that enables you to track your earnings; save with high‑street beating interest rates; choose to access your earnings ahead of pay day with flexible pay; receive discounts with hundreds of retailers; learn with financial coaching and education, and much more.

*minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicable to some benefits

Who are we?

Choice Care is one of the UK’s leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 25 years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation. In every Choice Care home there’s a strong emphasis on living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. Alongside this there are regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone can get involved in and express themselves through.

Where will you work?

The position will be based at our Head Office in Brackell, however national travel will be required.