Graduate Building Surveyor

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Science and Technology Facilities Council

Salary: £27938

Hours: Full time

Contract Type:Open Ended.

Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire

The Estates Department is responsible for the development, support, upkeep and compliance of STFC’s physical Estate, including buildings, roads, infrastructure and grounds.

The Estate portfolio at the 37 hectare Rutherford Appleton Laboratory site, comprises of 93 buildings ranging in size, complexity and age (1950 to present day). In addition to the primary RAL estate, there are also two satellite sites which the department has responsibility for, The Chilbolton Observatory, Stockbridge and The Coseners House Hotel, Abingdon (grade 2 listed).

The Estates Surveying and Works teams manage and deliver against the estates’ schedule of condition survey, to deduce the burden of backlog maintenance and to ensure STFCs scientific programme is accommodated and supported in a safe and comfortable environment. The teams also oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities for fabric elements around the estate.

The Graduate Scheme

The STFC Graduate scheme will give you the opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion early in your journey with us, supported by technical training and a broader programme of career support and training and development.

Our dedicated Graduate Development Team will provide the right combination of challenge and support throughout, helping you achieve your ambitions. We know that professional recognition is also important to you too, so we will provide mentoring and expertise to help you achieve valued qualifications or chartered status in your chosen field.

STFC offers a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days’ annual leave, an outstanding index linked pension scheme, 10.5 public and privilege days, Christmas closure and flexible working hours. For more information on our full list benefits, please visit here.

Summary Of Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Adopt and develop the Estates existing condition survey reports to inform and assist the Estates Senior Management team in the strategic planning of maintenance and capital replacement works
• Undertake annual site condition surveys to ensure compliance and to sustain the schedule of condition register
• Diagnose building defects and specify remedial repairs
• Assist in the validation and updating of the Estates buildings and infrastructure record drawings and documentation
• Prepare estimates, specifications and tender documents relating to Minor Projects and Measured Term Contracts at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.
• Instruct, implement and manage maintenance works using NEC4 TSC and NEC4 ECC processes and protocols.
• Procurement and supervision of contractors with minimal impact to the site location, including works coordination, integration, Safety and Quality assurance.
• Ensuring that CDM requirements are met for relevant schemes, including the issuing F10 notices where appropriate.
• Ensure specification compliance, financial governance and effective sign off on the completion of role associated Minor Project works.
  
  

In order to apply for the role we are looking for the following:

Essential

• You’ll need to have, or be on course to achieve, a minimum 2:1 degree, in a relevant field of study (ideally BSc in building surveying)
• Have the right to live and work in the UK at time of starting employment
• Good inter-personal skills, particularly in communication, negotiating networking and team building, motivation and problem solving.
• Good knowledge of UK building control and the application of current building regulations
• Excellent numeracy skill
• Good ICT skills, including MS Office and CAD
• Self-motivate
• Good time management skills
• Able to work well within a team but also show excellent initiative alone and work independently
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, especially fire, asbestos and CDM regulations
• Post qualification experience in diagnosing building defects and specifying remedial repairs
• Knowledge of construction drawing standards
• Commercial awareness
  
  

About The Science And Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We’re proud of the impact we make. And we’re committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You’ll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you’ll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you’ll discover just what a difference you can make when you’re equipped and inspired to excel.

We’re a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don’t, ask questions that others won’t, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it’s at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It’s very often ground-breaking. And it’s endlessly, irresistibly fascinating.

For more information about STFC please visit https://stfc.ukri.org/

You can also visit our careers site https://www.stfccareers.co.uk/

About UK Research Innovation (UKRI)

UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.

More information can be found at www.ukri.org.

Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI.

How We Support EDI In The Workforce

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Disability Confident Employer

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

How To Apply

Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.

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