Head of Department Building Surveying a Asset nagement

Job Description

Department OverviewOur dedicated Building Surveying and Asset Management Team will proactively undertake surveys and project manage schemes in addition to providing various other services, including contract administration, employers agent, project monitoring, specification writing, condition surveys, estate assessment and dilapidations. Surveyors work in close contact with their clients, advising them, amongst other things, on financial and legal matters that arise during the projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our service to our clients and enjoy long term relationships them.Overview of RoleWe are currently recruiting for a Head of Department for Building Surveying and Asset Management to set up, lead, manage and deliver the agreed annual and medium-term business plan for project management, employers agent and contract administration duties. Team management and business development will naturally be a key requirement.The Head of Department will be responsible for managing the department, in addition to separately delivering technical service lines. They would also act as an ambassador for Rider Levett Bucknall, demonstrating both internally and externally a commitment to client objectives, high professional standards and Rider Levett Bucknalls ethos and culture.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development:Assist the board in development of the business plan, implementation and ongoing review.Assist in identification of individual key target clients and contacts, including individual turnover and contribution targets for incorporation within business plan.Attend monthly sector meetings to report on progress against business plan, identify business development activity for forthcoming month and to feedback results of previous months activity.Build customer relationships to ensure high standards of technical service, secure repeat business and develop profitable workloadIdentify opportunities with existing clients to follow up, including cross selling Rider Levett Bucknall other services or regions.Prepare proposals and fee submissionsAttend external functions to raise the profile of Rider Levett Bucknall and to generate new contacts.Continually seek opportunities to publicise Rider Levett Bucknall externally or to publicise specific achievements or projects internally.Technical:Act as Owners Representative or Employers AgentSpace utilisation planning and churn to maximise efficienciesAdvising on modern methods of constructionDetermining the condition of buildings, identifying and analysing defects, including proposals for repair and on-going maintenance costs of individual buildings and estatesAdvising on energy efficiency, life cycle costing and environmental impactAdvising on schemes and projects and determining requirementsPreparing scheme designs with costing, programmes for completion and specifications of workOrganising documents for tender, and advising on appointing contractors, designers and procurement routesFund and development monitoring, including independent certifier rolesQuality monitoring, technical due diligence and compliance inspectionsAdvising on the management and supervision of maintenance of buildingsDealing with planning applications and advising on property legislation and building regulationsAdvising on the compliance and health and safety aspects of a buildingPreparing insurance assessments, valuations and claimsPre-acquisition and disposal surveysFunding Applications & Grants, Project Appraisal, Development Framework, Project Feasibility and, Project Monitoring.OperationalAct as a role model for other staff to demonstrate commitment to Rider Levett Bucknall philosophy and culture, for maintenance of good morale.Take line management responsibility for a team of staff, including carrying out development reviews, pay reviews, performance issues etc.Identify on-going training needs for team members and arrange for implementation with HR ManagerIdentify recruitment needs, and interview prospective candidates where appropriate.Develop career plans for team members and monitor progress of individuals to achieve these plans.Monitor fee income and cost of resources to ensure pre agreed business plan target profit margin is achieved.Undertake development initiatives as agreed to assist in the achievement of both personal and business objectives.Understand and apply the ethics of professional practice.Identify and apply legislation relevant to providing a professional service. REQUIREMENTS: Person Specification:The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering service excellence, with good commercial results.Degree qualified in Building Surveying or similar technical disciplineStrong technical delivery experienceMRICS or membership of other relevant professional bodyAbility to successfully manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent mannerPrevious experience of managing a teamExperience in generating business development opportunities within current sectorsStrong track record in delivering projects from inception to completionTrack record of working with stakeholdersClient facing, ensuring a high standard of technical deliveryExcellent communication skillsAble to build long-term relationshipsA track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlinesA team player, outgoing, friendly, flexible, enthusiastic and ambitiousMiddle East and/or UAE experience would be beneficial

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About Company

RLBs 35-year presence in the Kingdom continues as we expand our services throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, working on projects in central, eastern and western provinces.

Our extensive expertise covers cost consultancy, project management, facilities management and claims services.

We provide expert management of the relationship between value, time and cost from inception to completion. We do this through our global and local team of experts, who possess a passion for both core services and innovation.

With 4,600 employees worldwide, Rider Levett Bucknall has a truly global reach, and with such scope can offer a local presence to its clients almost without exception. We are committed to our core services and pride ourselves on our dedication to customer care and leading edge service provision.