Building Surveyor

CIH International Housing Group; Abbotskerswell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday allowance

Pay reviews

Life Insurance

Maternity/paternity pay

Training and development

Trade discounts

Lighthouse Charity access

Job summary

Templer HomeBuild is seeking a Building Surveyor to join the Building Safety and Technical team in Newton Abbot. You will carry out technical surveys, diagnose defects and manage works through to completion.

The role requires Level 5 Building Surveying qualification or equivalent, with a path to Level 6 and MRICS through APC. You will work with colleagues, contractors and residents to ensure compliance and safe, well-maintained homes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Building Surveyor with residential housing experience.
• Willingness to work towards MRICS via APC.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property surveys, inspections and risk assessments.
• Diagnose damp, mould and structural defects.
• Prepare reports, specifications and drawings.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and Housing Standards.
• Manage projects from start to finish including budgets.
• Provide technical advice during delivery.

Skills

Building surveying

Residential housing experience

Project management

Specifications & reports

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 5 Building Surveying qualification

Job description

Templer HomeBuild is excited to welcome a competent Building Surveyor to its expanding Building Safety and Technical team in Newton Abbot.

You'll help keep homes safe, compliant and well maintained across a varied property portfolio.

Your role will include carrying out technical surveys, diagnosing building defects, preparing specifications and managing works through to completion.

Working with colleagues, contractors and customers/residents, you'll combine building pathology knowledge with strong communication and practical problem-solving. You'll hold a relevant qualification and be committed to professional development, with the opportunity to work towards MRICS through the Templer HomeBuild APC programme if not already achieved.

In return, you'll work on meaningful projects that improve residents' homes and communities, with support to build a rewarding career in a respected housing organisation.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £53,956 including Car allowance and Fuel Card
• Let us help you prepare for your future with an employer pension contribution of up to 5%
• 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays), but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3days per year
• Annual pay reviews
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family
• Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.

The Building Surveyor role:

Your focus will be to provide technical surveying expertise to our planned investment and larger projects workstreams.

Tasks will include:

• Carrying out property surveys, inspections, feasibility studies and risk assessments across our housing stock.
• Diagnosing building defects, including damp, mould, structural issues and other building pathology concerns.
• Preparing reports, specifications, schedules of work, drawings and recommendations.
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, Housing Standards, CDM and other relevant legislation.
• Managing projects from start to finish, including quality, budgets, performance and contractor compliance.
• Undertaking site inspections and project meetings, providing technical advice throughout delivery.

What will you bring as a Building Surveyor?

• Building surveying experience, ideally in residential housing and capital projects.
• Level 5 Building Surveying qualification or equivalent construction degree, with willingness to work towards Level 6 and Chartered Membership.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology, construction, defects and compliance.
• Experience managing contractors and project delivery.
• Ability to prepare specifications, reports and technical documents.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

About Templer HomeBuild

We deliver a comprehensive responsive repairs service (including gas servicing and repairs) as well as offering a host of additional property services such as planned maintenance works, voids, cyclical painting solutions and appliance testing and repairs.

We are passionate about people and firmly believe that our success will only be maintained if we continue to offer you a great place to work, support you with the right benefits and provide you with the opportunity to develop your career and fulfil your potential.

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants' suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

Templer HomeBuild is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Templer HomeBuild -it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.

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