Buildings Surveyor – Customer Services & Maintenance Team (5398)

SRS Recruitment Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in England is looking for a Buildings Surveyor to join their Customer Services and Maintenance Team. The role involves conducting building surveys, preparing technical specifications, and advising on structural issues. Candidates should have a degree in Building Surveying and experience in building pathology. A UK driving license is also required. The organization supports personal development and community engagement, making it an exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in building pathology and non-destructive testing.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various building surveys and audits on properties.
• Prepare detailed reports and specifications for identified works.
• Advise on Party Wall issues and manage stakeholder communication.

Skills

Building pathology knowledge

Communication skills

IT and MS Office proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Building Surveying

RICS/CIOB membership (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Our Client is a premier housing association providing around 100,000 people in the Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber region with homes, support and opportunities to grow. They invest millions of pounds each year to keep their homes safe, secure and well maintained. Supporting people who need help to get onto the housing ladder, pay rent and to keep their home in good repair. They have an excellent track record of building new homes for rent and shared ownership, building hundreds of high-quality and modern homes that meet the needs of local people. As a Homes England Strategic Partner, they are delivering an ambitious five-year affordable homes programme, which runs until 2026. They don’t just rent and build homes but also support their customers and communities by investing in services to help people to live their best lives.

Role

Buildings Surveyor – Customer Services and Maintenance Team – Reporting to the Surveying Service Manager, to undertake a variety of building surveys, inspections and audits to the organisation’s stock and assets, including new build projects. Responsible for the effective diagnosis, recording and monitoring of works in relation to structural movement/failure.

Key Accountabilities and Job Content

• To fulfil the requirements as set out within the Tier 6 role profile
• Undertake pre and post inspection surveys in line with survey demands, including tenants’ alterations, in line with programme requirements and operating plans
• Undertake building surveys and produce good quality written technical reports along with detailed drawings
• Ad-hoc surveys as and when requested by other internal & external stakeholders
• Prepare detailed specifications and drawings relating to identified works, including the preparation of building regulation and planning applications
• Carry out surveys relating to Party Wall issues and advise stakeholders

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Building Surveying
• Member of the RICS/CIOB (desirable)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience relating to building pathology coupled with experience and knowledge of structural defects and the methods relating to non-destructive testing
• Sound knowledge of pertinent legislation including Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• Demonstrates a working style that complements multi-disciplinary team working with strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Detailed knowledge of the whole range of Building Surveys specific to role
• Good understanding of the organisation’s business activities with particular regard to the Financial, People, IT, Governance, Health & Safety, Environmental and Equality & Diversity requirements
• Effective use of IT and MS Office applications
• Good understanding of value for money principles
• Able to prioritise to achieve realistic targets, costs and time deadlines
• An understanding of project development and management
• Good problem solving and analytical ability
• Full UK driving license

Role Requirements and Demands

• Problem solving that is of a specialist / technical nature and requires some research and the analysis of information or solutions.
• Day to day, localised decision making that involves the interpretation and application of policies, procedures, guidelines and criteria to specific situations and can impact upon others.
• Provide information on complicated matters. Uses tailored communication skills in relation to specialist/technical issues where required