Building Surveyor

Sellick Partnership; Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment business specializing in housing is looking for a Building Surveyor in Staffordshire to conduct property inspections and manage repairs. The ideal candidate will have an HNC or relevant Trade Qualification and experience in social housing. This role offers a salary of £45,600 plus a car allowance and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar role in a social housing organization.
• Driving license and access to a car for business use.
• Willingness to undertake a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and inspections of properties including repairs and voids.
• Prepare detailed specifications and oversee contractor delivery.
• Identify and manage compliance risks related to property safety.

Skills

Property Inspection

Fault Diagnosis

Project Management

Education

HNC or relevant Trade Qualification

Job description

Building Surveyor

Salary 45,600 + 2140.80 car allowance +milage

Hybrid/ Flexible Working

Staffordshire

The Building Surveyor will support the Repairs Manager in conducting surveys and property inspections throughout the housing stock, including repairs and voids, by current legislation. By utilising the Nat fed 8 rates, you will scope the works, materials, and plant required while ensuring value for money and the best service for customers.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Technical Maintenance Surveyor:

• To carry out in-depth surveys of properties, including diagnosing complex faults and failures, undertaking appropriate inspections as required across voids, and making responsive repairs.
• Inspect, measure, and schedule work issued, including pre-inspections and preparation of diagrams or drawings necessary to undertake the work.
• Measure and schedule remedial works that will subsequently be undertaken whilst the property is void. Identify and schedule repairs, rechargeable to the vacating tenant.
• Prepare detailed specifications including Nat fed 8 rates, including the overseeing of the contractor's delivery of works, whilst managing quality, value for money, and progress, all in line with contract terms and customer expectations.
• Carry out Joint surveys with expert witnesses for Scott schedules.
• Complete inspections and surveys you will carry out Damp Mould and Condensation Inspections and provide solutions that align with ombudsman recommendations (AWAABs Law).
• Prepare, arrange and distribute relevant information required by the internal legal team on request, including the section 20 notice, which relates to works being carried out and that which leaseholders will have to pay for, and disrepair works which are required to ensure the property is safe and suitable for our customers.
• Proactively identify and manage risks that may impact on areas of compliance, ensuring that the Compliance Manager is appropriately informed.

The successful Building Surveyor will have:

• HNC or relevant Trade Qualification
• Experience within a similar role within a social housing organisation
• Driving license and access to a car for business use
• Be willing to undertake a DBS

Please contact Chrissie at the Derby Office for more information.

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