Junior Maintenance Project Coordinator

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK housing organization is seeking a Regional Project Surveyor to lead transformative projects in housing management. The role requires overseeing refurbishments and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and a dynamic approach to problem-solving. This position offers up to 35 days of annual leave, a car allowance, and an employee assistance program.

Benefits

Up to 35 days' annual leave

Monthly essential car allowance

Staff discount shopping scheme

Salary advance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Long Service Awards

Qualification scheme

Employee recognition scheme

Discounted health and dental cover

Life Assurance

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Experience as a surveyor with a focus on project and contract management.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance related to housing.
• Dynamic with a knack for managing diverse projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee various projects from major refurbishments to adaptations.
• Conduct in-depth Stock Condition Surveys for property improvement.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure precise execution of work.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations including gas and fire safety.
• Innovate processes and improve data management for service delivery.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Job description

This isn't just another job - it's a chance to be a true agent of change. We're searching for a Regional Project Surveyor who is ready to take the lead in transforming our housing portfolio. You'll be the driving force behind a new era of asset management, ensuring every home we oversee isn't just a building, but a safe, secure, and thriving home for our residents.

The Regional Project Surveyor is a key role within dimensions, responsible for ensuring the safety and maintenance of the organization's regional housing and other properties. This position is vital for delivering robust asset management and handling day-to-day maintenance inquiries. The post-holder will primarily focus on project-managing planned maintenance, refurbishment, development, and adaptation projects while ensuring statutory compliance in areas like gas, fire, water, electrical, and asbestos safety.

The successful candidate will cover the South East/London, Home Counties and West Midlands.

What you'll be doing:

• Own the mission: You'll be at the helm of diverse and critical projects - from major refurbishments to vital adaptations - guiding them from the drawing board to a stunning reality.
• Become the expert: You'll use your sharp eye to conduct in-depth Stock Condition Surveys, uncovering opportunities for improvement and developing the innovative solutions that will shape our properties for years to come.
• Forge powerful partnerships: You'll be the key liaison with our contractors, building strong relationships and ensuring every piece of work is executed with precision and excellence.
• Champion safety: Your commitment to statutory compliance is non-negotiable. You'll ensure our homes are safe havens, tackling everything from gas and fire safety to asbestos and electrical checks.
• Innovate and inspire: We're not just looking for someone who follows a plan; we want a visionary who can help us build better processes, improve data management, and elevate our service delivery to new heights.

You're a dynamic and highly skilled surveyor with a knack for project and contract management. You thrive on autonomy and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get the job done. You're a natural problem-solver with a meticulous eye for detail.

The rewards

• Up to 35 days' annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Monthly Essential car allowance
• Staff discount shopping scheme 'Rewarding Dimensions'
• Salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'
• Discounted health and dental cover
• Life Assurance
• Season Ticket Loan

We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce. As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.