Building Surveyor

Michael Page UK; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Commitment to Employee Well-being

About Our Client

This organisation is a specialist housing provider dedicated to offering high-quality, accessible homes for individuals with learning disabilities. They work closely with tenants, families, and support networks to create safe, comfortable living environments that promote independence and well-being. The surveyor will play a crucial role in ensuring properties remain in excellent condition, carrying out inspections, managing maintenance projects, and providing technical expertise. This role is vital in upholding housing standards and enhancing the quality of life for residents.

Job Description

• Maintain and update stock condition surveys to inform planned and cyclical maintenance programmes.
• Deliver professional building surveying services, including property health checks and technical assessments.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with company policies and objectives.
• Ensure all stock condition surveys are completed within a three-year cycle and meet assurance reporting standards.
• Produce detailed reports, scopes of work, and project documentation to support building pathology assessments.
• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring accurate pricing and correct work coding.
• Prepare schedules of dilapidations and negotiate on behalf of landlords or tenants.
• Develop clear and concise schedules of work and specifications, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.

The Successful Applicant

• Ability to prepare, interpret, and explain numerical data.
• Experience in technical surveying, building inspections, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of building maintenance, construction processes, and procedures.
• Proficient in using computer databases, including Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of financial control and budget management for planned investment works.
• Understanding of CDM regulations and health & safety in contract work delivery.
• Flexible approach to working to meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the UK.
• Minimum HND/C in a building-related discipline.

What's on Offer

• Generous Annual Leave: 27 days in the first year, increasing to 31 days with tenure.
• Additional Leave Benefits:
  • 3 paid volunteer days per year to support a charity of your choice.
  • An extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Flexible Working: Home based with travel to site.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career growth.