Located in Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
Full-time 37.5 hours per weekAu Mahi | What You Will Do
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the University of Canterbury's campus and facilities? We are looking for a Building Surveyor to join our Facilities Management team. In this role, you'll play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the built environment across our vibrant campus, ensuring our facilities are safe, sustainable, and fit for purpose.
As a Building Surveyor, you'll support the delivery of efficient and professional property surveying services for the University's owned, leased, and occupied buildings. Your focus will be on contributing to building condition surveys, property management, and long-term maintenance planning while upholding sustainability and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities Conduct condition surveys to maintain a high-quality quinquennial appraisal of the University's estate.Collaborate on the development and implementation of a long-term maintenance programme, ensuring facilities remain operational and compliant.Provide pre-acquisition and specialist surveys to inform decision-making on property investments.Work with key stakeholders to manage commercial property agreements and support budget forecasting.Actively contribute to UC's sustainability and environmental goals.You are a skilled and motivated professional with at least two years of experience in building surveying. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills enable you to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, both within and outside the organisation.
You excel in managing your time, prioritising tasks, and handling complex information with clarity and precision. Proficient in IT tools, you bring a practical approach to problem-solving and are adaptable to dynamic work environments.
Your commitment to cultural values, including te reo Maori me ona tikanga, reflects your respect for and understanding of the University's unique heritage and vision. While the role is primarily within standard office hours, you are prepared to occasionally supervise projects or activities outside these times.
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree with honours (NZQA Level 8) or equivalent experienceQualified Chartered and/or Registered Surveyor (RICS or NZIBS) an advantage.A minimum 2 years' building surveying experience.Strong interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skillsMahi Ngatahi | Who You Will Work With
UC is made up of approximately 150 buildings across 87 hectares, covering a gross floor area of 223,000m2. The University of Canterbury (UC) is situated on a beautiful campus located in Ilam, Christchurch. Through the delivery of UC's strategy and FM business plan, we are committed to achieving and maintaining a community that encompasses sustainability, inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration resulting in a safe, secure and inspirational environment.
Nga Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our akonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
The closing date for this position is: 19th January 2025 (midnight, NZ time) Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date. Please note the University of Canterbury will be closed from 24th December 2024 - 2nd January 2025. During this period, we will be unable to respond to queries regarding this role. We will get back to you as soon as possible upon our return. Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to ******
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.
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