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- Location: Various Locations
- Job Type: Full-time
- Hourly rate: £250 per day Umbrella.
- Special Conditions: Full Driving License and access to a vehicle
- Length of role: Initial 3 months.
We are seeking a Building Surveyor to join our Housing Repairs department. This role involves comprehensive in-house technical surveying and inspection related to repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment 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 across various teams.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:- Conduct pre-inspection, during works inspection, post-inspection, and quality control checks for various repair and maintenance works.
- Oversee projects, raising any concerns with the Contract or Repairs Manager.
- Undertake property building surveys, identify potential building defects, and specify necessary remedial actions in line with policies and standards.
- Prepare specifications for a range of remedial works for both domestic homes and public buildings.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures and safe systems of work by service providers.
- Monitor site safety processes, method statements, risk assessments, and ensure compliance with CDM regulations.
- Collaborate with contractors, organizing and coordinating works, 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 periods of absence, overseeing and coordinating service delivery.
- RICS accredited degree or equivalent.
- Satisfaction of RICS Assessment of Professional Competence.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in surveying domestic properties and diagnosing faults.
- At least 3 years experience in surveying domestic properties for a social housing provider.
- Demonstrable experience and expertise in surveying public buildings and contractor management.
- Experience in managing property-related project budgets and participating in projects.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and communicate complex information effectively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
