The Caretech Group provides care and education to both children and adults in both registered and supported living services to over 5000 service users in over 700 sites nationwide including Wales and Scotland. The care provided is across a number of Operating divisions, including Children’s, Children’s Education Services, Adult Care and day care provision and Specialist Services incorporating Mental Health Services, ABI and other specialist provision.
We are looking for a Capital works Surveyor with proven experience in managing capital investment projects within real estate or property management. This is a full-time position, which requires an experienced and forward thinking individual to join us to deliver an efficient and proactive property management service.
No two days will be the same in this role so enthusiasm, a can-do attitude and a genuine passion for always wanting to go the extra mile will be essential as you’ll take ownership of surveying our properties & delivering Capex works.
The role will require to cover the South and will be hybrid working in our Ashford office.
Candidate profile
- Highly organised and a great communicator, resilient with a flexible approach. A real team player, you should also be:
- Experienced in a similar Capital Works Surveyor Role is required with a background record of delivering projects and maintenance across complex estates
- Suitability qualified to degree level or equivalent professional qualification within a similar environment
- Demonstrable track record of building and construction process including planning, building control with a good working knowledge of other statutory compliance
- Ability to work independently, at pace and under pressure, exercising good initiative and judgement whilst also being comfortable working as part of a team on larger projects
- Experience of contracts, writing schedule of works and the tender process.
- An analytical mind, methodical approach and keen attention to detail and be proficient in excel
- Good prioritisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- A basic understanding Knowledge of AutoCad would be beneficial but not essential.
- The flexibility to travel across the location, staying overnight where needed
- This post will require national travel, therefore a car driver is essential.
Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. CareTech is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the Adults, Children and Young People that we support
