Associate Director - Technical & Planning. Senior Surveyor - Technical & Planning

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1 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Senior Surveyor - Technical Reports to Associate Director Technical & Planning ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE Associate Director - Technical & Planning Lead Planner Planner/Designer Senior Surveyor - Technical & Planning Senior Surveyor - Technical MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE The Senior Surveyor Technical will lead the provision of the technical and cost advice required to support LocatED s identification, appraisal and acquisition of temporary and permanent sites for free schools, UTCs and studio schools. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide technical and cost advice to support the identification, appraisal and acquisition of temporary and permanent sites for free school schemes. Undertake site and condition assessments for potential acquisition due diligence and identify potential scheme options. Manage the input of external Technical Advisors. Provide the technical input required to allow LocatED to operate its Investment Rules. 1 LocatED.co.uk

2 Prepare handover reports for the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), including bottom-up budgets for free school projects, having particular regard to abnormal costs. Ensure that key performance and service level agreement targets are met or exceeded for schemes that the post-holder is responsible for. Support the development of technical strategy, incorporating lessons learnt from projects and wider experience of the property market, planning and development. This job description is an outline of the key responsibilities and should not be regarded as an exhaustive list as there may be other duties that the post-holder will be reasonably required to undertake. This document may be amended to reflect the changing needs of the business. LocatED.co.uk 2

3 PERSON SPECIFICATION The candidate must be able to meet/demonstrate all the essential criteria to be successful in role. Education, training and qualifications A degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying or Architecture. Full membership of a relevant body (e.g. the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, the Chartered Institute of British Architects). Knowledge Knowledge of all key considerations required to undertake robust site appraisal. Understanding of key technical risks. Knowledge of the current state of the construction market at national, regional and local levels. Knowledge of the site and building requirements for school projects. Understand the key design and costing considerations for mixed-use developments. Skills Communication Question and probe to ensure understanding of client s needs. Produce original well composed letters, reports and proposals in the appropriate style. Provide sound verbal advice that creates trust Maintain a strong presence in a group and gain attention when speaking. Technical Develop specialist expertise. Show a breadth of skill and understanding. Work to required standards with minimal supervision and only periodic review. 3 LocatED.co.uk

4 Analysis & Problem Solving Speak up on contentious issues and offer own reasoned response. Weigh up the available alternatives. Take decisions but seek guidance when in doubt. Challenge other people s ideas in a constructive manner. Decision Making Able to make the right technical calls, often with limited information and under minimal supervision. Modify and adapt response to meet the needs of a particular client. Strategic Improve own contribution by devising new ways of working. Suggest improvements which require the agreement of others. Leadership Proactive in identifying possibilities and making ideas work. Utilise network to identify and resolve potential conflicts. Embrace opportunities. Commit to a particular course of action and can account for actions to others. Project & Resource Management Know when to lead and when to seek assistance from others. Play a key role within a team, pulling the team together to meet a variety of objectives. Responsive and willing to listen to others. Use a wide range of contacts both internally & externally. Understand the benefits of different roles within a team. LocatED.co.uk 4

5 Meet deadlines and does not accept unrealistic deadlines. Balance quality with available time and allow enough time for slippages/ unforeseen issues. Know status of all work delegated. Balance conflicting priorities and does not become over-committed. Confront issues and maintain effectiveness when dealing with opposition. Effectively manage relationships with the wide range of external clients, contacts and end users. Remain vigilant in striving to identify client needs to ensure proper levels of service are provided. Experience Experience of undertaking technical site assessments, including the development of costings. Education sector experience. Personal attributes: Impact Visible, approachable and earns respect. Adds value as both an individual contributor and active team member. Ability to build rapport quickly with key members of the team. Autonomy/Independence Self-starter with capacity to work on own initiative. Continuing Professional Development Continually seeks to broaden own technical skills set by taking responsibility for their own personal development. 5 LocatED.co.uk

6 Approaches each scheme as an opportunity to improve own technical skills. Motivation/Enthusiasm Self-motivated, flexible, organised, with an eye for detail. Honesty/Integrity Demonstrates high standards of integrity, honesty and fairness, commensurate with the Nolan principles. A commitment to the value of diversity and achievement of equality of opportunity in both employment and service delivery. Understanding of the particular constraints within which government transactions must be undertaken. Conducts transactions with the highest level of integrity and, in doing, so enhances the reputation of the employing organisation. Self-Awareness/Self- Management Able to learn and understand new concepts as well as apply new methods. Willingness to seek advice appropriately, to accept supervision and training as required. Other Requirements Established networks with landowners, institutional investors, developers and local authorities. Recognised as an industry specialist. Possess strong IT capabilities in Microsoft packages. LocatED.co.uk 6