Building Surveyor

Sellick Partnership; Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Building Surveyor for a permanent position in Staffordshire. The role includes conducting property surveys, managing repairs, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have an HNC or relevant trade qualification, experience in social housing, and a driving license. Hybrid working is offered with a salary of £45,600 plus benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Mileage compensation

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out in-depth surveys of properties and diagnose complex faults.
• Prepare detailed specifications and manage contractor delivery.
• Identify and manage risks impacting compliance.

Skills

Building surveying

Property inspections

Risk management

Education

HNC or relevant Trade Qualification

Job description

Overview

Building Surveyor – Permanent position. Salary 45,600 + car allowance + mileage. Hybrid/ Flexible Working. Staffordshire.

Responsibilities

• To carry out in-depth surveys of properties, including diagnosing complex faults and failures, undertaking appropriate inspections 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 including 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.

Requirements

• 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

How to apply

If you think you are suitable for this position, please apply or contact Josh Meek at the Derby Office for more information.

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