Associate Director - Technical & Planning

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1 MANAGING SURVEYOR - TECHNICAL JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Managing Surveyor - Technical Reports to Associate Director Technical & Planning ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE Associate Director - Technical & Planning Managing Surveyor - Technical Lead Planner Planner/Designer Senior Surveyor Technical & Planning Senior Surveyor - Technical MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE The Managing 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 within a region. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Taking overall responsibility for the provision of the technical and cost function advice to support the identification, appraisal and acquisition of temporary and permanent sites for schemes they are allocated. 1 LocatED.co.uk

2 MANAGING SURVEYOR TECHNICAL Undertaking site and condition assessments for potential acquisition targets and identify potential scheme options Leading the work of LocatED internal resource and external Technical Advisors. Overseeing the provision of the technical input, including commissioning site surveys and feasibility studies etc., required to allow LocatED to operate its Investment Rules. Undertaking due diligence of the key technical documents forming part of the acquisition process. Overseeing the preparation of due diligence reports on building options, setting out comparative costs, identifying key risks and issues and making recommendations regarding the best solution. Overseeing the preparation of handover reports for the ESFA, including bottom-up budgets for free school projects, having particular regard to abnormal costs. Ensuring that key performance and service level agreement targets are met within the region. Providing input on behalf of LocatED into Technical Advisory appointments at both scheme and framework level. Supporting the development and implementation of overall LocatED technical strategy, incorporating lessons learnt from projects and wider experience of the property market, planning and development. Establishing a reputation with clients and colleagues as a source of technical expertise. This job description is an outline of the key responsibilities and should not to 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 MANAGING SURVEYOR - TECHNICAL 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 professional body (e.g. the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, the Chartered Institute of Building, Royal 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 key factors impacting mixed-use schemes. Knowledge of the site and building requirements for school projects. Understand the key design and costing consideration for mixeduse developments. Skills: Communication Clear, logical and concise oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate active listening skills in internal and external interactions. Gather and give relevant information to others in a timely manner. Openly share information. Persuade others by putting forward convincing arguments. Know how to handle stakeholders in order to earn trust. Spend time getting to know clients and question and listen to their needs. 3 LocatED.co.uk

4 MANAGING SURVEYOR TECHNICAL Display tact and diplomacy when managing difficult situations. Technical Undertake assessments of complex sites with minimal supervision. Able to identify and assess key site risks. Understand the key technical interface issues when transferring schemes from the appraisal to deliver phases. Understand development and joint ventures arrangements. Analysis & Problem Solving Rapidly identify problems via observation, questioning and assimilation. Take effective remedial action with input from senior staff. Continually seek to improve problemsolving skills in a team environment. 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 Participate in the development and execution of the team s. Participate in the development and execution of best practice to enhance organisation capabilities and market reputation. Leadership Behave in a manner consistent with the organisation s values and standards. Understand and is able to articulate organisational vision. Embrace change and contribute to the drive to do things in new and better ways. LocatED.co.uk 4

5 MANAGING SURVEYOR - TECHNICAL Embrace change and contribute to the drive to do things in new and better ways. Operate with integrity and deliver on commitments. Build credibility by delivering outstanding results. Project & Resource Management Work collaboratively with others. Seek expertise, advice, and perspective from others as required. Manage workflow effectively to achieve results on time and within budget. Coordinate the works of teams to ensure individual and group accountabilities are achieved. Experience Experience of undertaking technical site assessments, including the development of costings. Education sector experience. Commercial sector experience, including mixed-use developments 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 executive team. Autonomy/ Independence Continuing Professional Development Self-starter with capacity to work on own initiative. Continually seeks to broaden own technical skills set by taking responsibility for their own personal development. Approaches each scheme as an opportunity to improve own technical skills. 5 LocatED.co.uk

6 MANAGING SURVEYOR TECHNICAL Continually develop technical property competence. Motivation/ Enthusiasm Honesty/ Integrity Self-motivated, flexible, organised, with an eye for detail. 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. Self- Awareness/ Self- Management Other requirements 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. Established networks with landowners, institutional investors, developers and local authorities. Possess strong IT capabilities in Microsoft packages. Represent an company at local and regional industry conferences Recognised as a qualified industry specialist. LocatED.co.uk 6