Assistant Surveyor

Purpose

To assist the national operational property Inspection team to successfully deliver condition surveys and other professional property inspection services

Responsibilities

• Assist with Inspection duties asinstructed by Contract Manager

• Assist teamtodeliver work bank on time, to specification and within budget

• Adhere to safe working practices and comply with Key Processes and Safety Responsibility

Statement below.

• Develop skills, knowledge and experience and progress tosurveyor status

• Assist survey team on possession work and actively participate in inspections

• Input survey information accurately and in a timely manner to meet report KPI’s

• Advise Contract Manger of any inspection work not completed

• Report any immediate or significant defects to NWR close call system and client help desk

Relevant Key Processes:

Railway Rulebook

Competence and training in civil engineering NR/SP/CTM/017

Handbook for the examination of structures L3/CIV/006

Competence Profile & Attributes

Essential Skills, Qualifications and Training:

• Degree level qualification in Building Surveying or similar acceptable qualification

• Knowledge of construction types and materials

• Knowledge and understanding of structural mechanics

• Basic knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical systems

• Knowledge and understanding of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Systems

• Ability to use computer systems and applications, similar to smart phone technology

• Ability to work outdoors in all-weather types

• Ability and availability to work at weekend and during night-time possessions

• PTS,DRA, Asbestos awareness, confined space awareness, working at height

• Full UK Driving License

Desirable Skills, Qualifications and Training:

• Previous inspection experience

• Associate Building Surveyor (ARICS), Incorporated Builder (ICIOB)

• Familiarity with Atrium/Trimble software and SDE

• Knowledge of the railway industry

• Railsafety critical competence (COSS, ES, SWL1/2)

• Relevant experience of working in a railway operating environment

• Computer literate with a full working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Essential Attributes

• Enthusiastic andenergetic with desire to complete tasks to the best oftheir ability

• Good communicator

• Well organized

• Conscientious:

• Motivated and engaged: wants to be successful

Safety Responsibility Statement

Responsibilities:

To be confirmed on appointment of position