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- Location: Various Locations
- Job Type: Full-time, 37 hours per week
- Hourly rate: £35-£40 per hour
- Length of role: Initial 3-6 months.Â
We are seeking a Building Surveyor to join our Housing Repairs team. This role involves comprehensive in-house technical surveying and inspection across a range of council homes and public buildings. The successful candidate will ensure that our housing stock and public buildings are maintained to a high standard, providing specialist technical advice and support to various teams within the council.
Day-to-day of the role:- Conduct pre-inspection, during works inspection, post-inspection, and quality control checks for various repair and maintenance works.
- Oversee projects, liaising with the Contract or Repairs Manager regarding any concerns.
- Undertake property building surveys, identify potential defects, and specify necessary remedial actions in accordance with council policies and standards.
- Prepare specifications for remedial works for both domestic homes and public buildings.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures by service providers.
- Monitor site safety processes, method statements, risk assessments, and ensure compliance with CDM regulations.
- Collaborate with contractors, organizing and coordinating works, and ensuring all necessary information is provided.
- Provide technical and project planning information to support efficient and effective service delivery.
- Deputise for the Repairs or Contracts Manager during their absence, overseeing and coordinating service delivery.
- RICS accredited degree or equivalent.
- Satisfied RICS Assessment of Professional Competence.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in surveying domestic properties and diagnosing faults.
- At least 3 years experience in surveying for a social housing provider.
- Demonstrable experience in surveying public buildings and contractor management.
- Experience in managing property-related project budgets and planned property maintenance.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and communicate complex information effectively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
