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  • Posted By: Hays - Construction & Property
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  • Date Posted: 26th May 2008
  • Salary: £30000 - £35000 per annum + company car, non contributory pension
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Reference Code: 121193
  • Views Since Posting: 139
  • Full Description:

    My client is the factor of one of the largest Country Estates in Scotland. They have a rare and exciting vacancy for a candidate with experience as a Clerk of Works and/or Building Surveyor. You can expect to earn up to £35,000 (salary is completely negotiable and dependant on experience) and you will be provided with a company car.

    An average day will include:
    - Managing the Clerk of Work department - comprising of a Joiner, Plumber, Labourer and a Welder.
    - Meeting with the staff in the morning to delegate and coordinate work for the day
    - Ensuring work is in line with Health and Safety Regulations
    - Supervise and employ contractors working on any of the Estates cottages, farm and commercial buildings.
    - Dealing with any reactive maintenance in the Country Estate, including tenants living in any Estate owned Properties
    - Liaising and controlling contractors and any tendering processes
    - Carrying out any building inspections and surveys, identifying defects and organising any repair required
    - Controlling work within a set budget
    - Repair and Maintenance of any water supplies across the Estate
    - Repair and Maintenance of any utilities, for example, gas, electricity and central heating issues. Delegating tasks to contractors where necessary

    Additionally your Job will encompass:
    - Development of barns and buildings to boost capital on the Estate. This will include being involved in running the project from pre design stage to completion.
    - Producing Planned Maintenance Programmes for the Estates Property Portfolio, covering 30,000 acres in the South and East of Scotland.

    Why apply to this job?

    - Fantastic location to work in. With over 150 listed historic buildings (included a Castle, Farms, Stately Home, Cottages and barns) and 30,000 acres of land you will never be bored.
    - This client is providing a competitive salary
    - A company car will be provided
    - 29 days holiday will be provided (including statutory days)
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    - 5% Non-Contributory Pension

    This is an exciting role and it is important that you are a diligent and hard working individual with the ability to adapt your personality between client and employees.

    A proficiency with computer skills will be of an advantage.


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