Building Surveyor

About Us

M&Co is an award-winning national fashion retailer with over 300 stores throughout the UK and international locations and an online shopping destination at mandco.com.

We were voted one of the Best Big Companies to work for by the Sunday Times in 2015 and again in 2017 and are proud of our culture and heritage.  We believe in developing and growing talent and are committed to building successful teams who can support our stores in delivering an exceptional customer experience.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Building Surveyor to join M&Co.  This role will be based at our Estates office in Hitchin, England and will require frequent travel as it is a mobile role.

The Role

• Support the Head of Retail Property Services in managing the process for terminal and interim schedules of dilapidations
• Support the Head of Retail Property Services with pre-acquisition surveys of new sites  
• Support The Head Of Retail Property Services with the preparation of project documents and specifications, manage the tender process ensuring budgets are met and best value achieved
• Assist with the review and monitoring of any external consultant reports
• Advise and act as necessary on party wall notices
• Prepare planning applications and building warrants/regulation applications for projects
• Assist with energy management of the property portfolio
• Adhere to Health and Safety requirements and highlight any potentially costly, hazardous or otherwise unsatisfactory building related issues
• Ensure works are completed to a high quality and that all equipment and services meet the necessary standards and performance
• Take turn with on call maintenance phone dealing with emergencies quickly and efficiently minimising store closures
• Assist with managing relationships with suppliers and contractors, finding and vetting contractors ensuring they are capable of meeting service level agreements
• Advise on listed building status and requirements to meet any onerous conditions
• Carry out building surveys of property portfolio preparing schedules and rectifying issues as required.
• Identify and analyse building defects preparing proposals for cost effective solutions
• Manage in house maintenance operative

Experience Required

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a multi-site retail or a commercial building surveying role
• Good project management experience preferably on a retail portfolio
• A good understanding and knowledge of legal requirements relating to retail and other commercial leases
• Experience of carrying out and completing end of lease dilapidation negotiations on behalf of a tenant
• Knowledge and experience of health and safety laws especially Fire Safety and CDM
• IT skills in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• NEBOSH H&S qualification
• Full driving license

About You

• A team player who is able to work well in a team but in a remote locations
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Good inter personal skills both orally and written
• Strong inter personal and customer service skills with an ability to work in diverse groups
• Commitment to continuous professional development

What we offer

• An entrepreneurial and energetic environment that supports career growth and rewards innovation.
• A challenging working environment where every day is different and exciting
• Market leading salary and benefits including generous staff discount, pension scheme, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme & performance related bonus
• Company Car

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