Project Surveyor

Project Surveyor to carry out project management duties on a range of projects, as part of a national team. Hybrid base, mostly from home with travel to Support Centre in Wellingborough and projects as required.

Client Details

Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd is the trading arm of The Salvation Army in the UK, established to help fund vital work with vulnerable people in the UK. Today we raise money and encourage reuse and recycling through over 240 charity shops and donation centres, and a nationwide network of around 8,000 clothing banks. We are at the forefront of textile reuse and recycling, and we work closely with our key partners, including some of the biggest retail and online brands. Our work extends to different markets through other divisions, supporting our parent church and charity and music interests in the UK and internationally. With the support of the British public, we have raised over £80 million over the past 10 years to help the work of The Salvation Army. Our core purpose is 'enabling mission and providing resource to help the work of The Salvation Army' which we do following our values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Equality.

Description

• You will manage specific property related projects in line with agreed strategy, procurement rules and deliver within time and budget and to agreed standards
• You will ensure that all new projects are delivered on time and within budget, and our retail shops, warehouses and other locations are fit for purpose and comply with company, operational and legal requirements within allocated budgets.
• Liaise and collaborate with the Environment and Sustainability team and other cross-functional stakeholders on key property related projects
• Manage projects including the preparation of drawings and specifications, obtain Statutory Approvals and competitive tenders, place orders and administer works through to completion.
• Build and develop relationships with contractors and suppliers
• Prepare specifications and tender documents for the procurement of property related goods or services
• Define and monitor SLA's and KPI's and prepare reports to the business. Undertake contractor audits and ensure appropriate records are kept.
• Ensure that all property information and records are maintained accurately and up to date
• Prepare regular reports, briefing papers, presentations and progress updates

Profile

• The successful candidate will have strong project management skills. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be highly organised.
• A focus on partnership and collaborative working is important, as is a 'can-do' attitude.
• Good problem solving skills, resilience and tenacity and comfortable operating both strategically and operationally.
• Membership of RICS or CIOB is desirable; a building surveying background would be a benefit but not essential.
• Knowledge of Construction Design & Management Regulations, current Building Regulations, Planning Law, Health & Safety and Regulatory Compliance relating to Property and Facilities would be ideal.
• As this role is based from home with significant UK travel, experience of working in a similar multi-site / multiple project environment and strong self-motivation ability would be beneficial.

Job Offer

The salary offered for this role is in the region of £45,000 - £55,000. Experience level will be considered.

There is a car or car allowance on top of salary offered as part of the package.

Hybrid working - Home base with regular travel. Support Centre is in Wellingborough, with colleagues in the Property Services team based around the UK.

Fantastic pension scheme and starting holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays

Other benefits including virtual GP, additional holiday purchase scheme, additional long service holidays, Annual Conference, dedicated well being support and buddy system to support you.

Michael Page are exclusively managing this recruitment campaign. Please get in touch with Steph McKay at Michael Page on for a confidential discussion if you would like more information about the role and to express your interest.