Maintenance Surveyor

Sanctuary Property Services; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused property management company in Plymouth is seeking a Head of Void Performance. The role involves managing void specification surveys, conducting damp/mould and legal disrepair surveys, and overseeing contractors. Candidates must hold appropriate surveying qualifications and exhibit strong commercial awareness. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including annual leave and a pension scheme. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with property management experience looking to make a difference.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee recognition scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors to complete void specification surveys.
• Conduct damp/mould surveys and manage remedial works.
• Perform legal disrepair surveys and produce comprehensive reports.
• Conduct general dilapidation surveys and produce specifications.
• Attend onsite meetings and maintain stakeholder relations.
• Oversee external contractors to ensure quality maintenance work.
• Carry out stock condition surveys as required.

Skills

Compliance with health and safety legislation

Proven experience in property related works

Experience in building, surveying and maintenance

Good commercial awareness

Knowledge of legislations and best practice

Ability to extract and interpret information

Proficient in Microsoft packages

Valid UK driving licence

Education

AssocRIC, MRICS or CIOB qualification

Degree, HND or HNC in Surveying

Job description

The role of Head of Void Performance will include:

• Undertaking void specification surveys and managing contractors to complete works as specified to be handed back to lettings team. Project management of planned works
• Undertake damp/mould surveys with ability to effectively scope remedial works and manage contractor to complete works as specified
• Undertaking legal disrepair surveys with aim to address all defects we as landlords would be liable for while also having the knowledge to dispute claims we would not be liable for to effectively address claims we receive. This would also entail producing comprehensive reports with inclusion of a scotts schedule
• Undertaking general dilapidation surveys and effectively scope and produce remedial specifications for a contractor to work from and complete
• Attending and contributing to onsite meetings
• Coordinating and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring they are kept informed of progress by providing clear and precise updates
• Managing external contractors to ensure maintenance work is carried out in accordance with contract specifications and programmes, ensuring good value for money is obtained and a high quality of workmanship is maintained
• Carrying out stock condition surveys as required

Skills and experiences

• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to AssocRIC, MRICS or CIOB, Degree, HND or HNC in Surveying or currently undertaking the qualification. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.
• Proven experience in working with others to deliver property related works, including indirect reports and third-party suppliers
• Experience of working within a building, surveying and maintenance environment
• Must have good commercial awareness to ensure we obtain best value for money
• Working knowledge of legislations and best practice
• Ability to extract and interpret computerised information and documentation
• Proficient user of Microsoft packages
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work schemeVoluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• Role salary is £36,850 with an additional policy allowance of £5,549 per annum (rising to £38,790 with an additional policy allowance of £5,841 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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