job Category: Procurement

Job location: Ashfield District Council, Urban Road, Kirkby, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG178DA, Ashfield District Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Overall job purpose

Developing architectural designs including the development of project briefs, the preparation and development of detailed design drawings and schedules/specifications, seeking relevant Planning and Building Regulations approvals etc., and the project management of Capital and Revenue building projects.

Key tasks and responsibilities – post specific

To play a key role in building projects, including assistance in any number of project stages

including at times the management of such projects from inception to completion to in

accordance with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules and Financial Regulations, including:-

Pre-contract

Development of project brief through liaison with client divisionsPreparation of sketch designs and presentation drawings for consideration byclient departments, members and for public consultation where applicable

Preparation of working drawings, detailed drawings, schedules etc.Detailed specification of building materials to ensure compliance with relevantlegislation and building regulations

Consultation with Building Control and Planning Officers and other statutory bodiesPreparation of written specifications and schedules of workPreparation of Designer’s risk assessments and liaison with Corporate HandS TeamSurveying, levelling, plotting and production of land and building surveysProject planningOperations on Site

Management and co-ordination of site progress meetingsSite inspectionsIssuing of instructions and variationsDealing with contractor’s claimsPost Contract

Assessment and resolution of defects.Production and collation of servicing, maintenance and ‘as built’ informationPost contract review of project including client satisfaction surveysRequirements of the Post

To have a thorough working knowledge of various forms of contract (e.g. JCT contract forms).

To use a practical and proactive approach to problem solving and negotiation with contractors, consultants and suppliers to achieve the Council’s aims and objectives.

To ensure that all contracts, works orders and contract negotiations are carried out strictly in accordance with the Council’s Constitution and Financial Regulations.

To deal frequently, by telephone and in person, either in the office or on site, with other officers of the authority, contractors, tenants, members of the public and Council members.

Receiving and processing requests for information, enquiries, issues and complaints/claims from customers, elected Members, members of the public and relevant third parties in a courteous and efficient manner.

Liaison with other sections/departments for the Council and outside bodies to promote a corporate and integral approach to the achievement of the Council’s objectives.

Financial responsibility for the effective project management of building projects within approved budgets.

To work in partnership with other Council directorates and external organisations in the design and implementation of building works, which will impact upon the environment and the community including energy efficiency.

The Job Description is not an exhaustive definition of the duties or conditions of service attached to this post but it is an indication of the main duties and conditions relevant at this time. The postholder will be expected to perform such other duties and engage in such other relevant activities as may from time to time be required.

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