Building Surveyor

Nacro; London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A national social justice charity is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to manage property inspections and maintenance across a diverse portfolio in London and Essex. The ideal candidate will have a relevant technical qualification and experience in execution of repairs and oversight of contractors. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and requires a driving licence and travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Must possess a full driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience in planning and executing property maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage building surveying functions across all properties.
• Conduct property inspections and prepare specifications for repairs.
• Oversee high-value works and ensure completion to high standards.

Skills

Building surveying expertise

Property inspection and diagnosis

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in building studies

Job description

Overview

Building Surveyor

Job type – Permanent/Full-time

Salary - £38,896 + £2,500 market supplement and Area Weighting up to £5,000 depending on location.

Hours - 35 hours per week (+ 5 hours paid lunch) 9am-5pm

Location – London

Home based but must be located in Essex or London.

Post to cover – Essex, London and South of England

A full driving licence and access to a car will be required for this role as travel will be required.

We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years’ experience of changing lives, building stronger communities, and reducing crime. Last year alone we helped support, house, educate, advise, and speak out for 38,000 disadvantaged young people and adults - and you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward.

Who we are looking for

We are searching for a Building Surveyor to work across a diverse property portfolio.

Role purpose

To be responsible for the building surveying function for all Nacro’s properties in a designated region of the country and work as part of the national property team which repairs and maintains Nacro’s property portfolio of owned and leased accommodation ensuring that it is maintained to a high standard and complies with the relevant statutory and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required: A technical qualification, in building studies or a related subject, to a minimum level of HNC/HND or equivalent appropriate experience.

Responsibilities

• To carry out property inspections, diagnosing repairs and preparing works specifications for responsive repairs (including damp, mould and condensation, void works, fire safety works, cyclical and planned maintenance, obtaining quotes and tenders for repair jobs to ensure best value is achieved).
• To assist in the preparation and implementation of planned and cyclical maintenance programmes including completing stock condition surveys.
• Provide oversight of high value works, directing Nacro’s contractors as appropriate.
• Carry out post repair inspections, including high value works to ensure they are completed to a high standard and holding contractors to account for inadequate or poor performance.

Other

• A DBS check will be required for this role.

Additional information

For a full role profile for the Building Surveyor (Essex, London and South of England) please consult the role profile.