Maintenance Surveyor

Brandon James; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Surveyor to support housing management across the Diocese of Chichester in West Sussex. The ideal candidate will diagnose property defects, manage contract works, and ensure compliance with diocesan policies. A construction-related qualification and valid driving licence are required. This role offers a salary of £41,000 and additional benefits, including a 15% pension contribution and 28 days of annual leave.

Benefits

15% pension contribution

28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Construction related qualification or relevant experience is required.
• Valid driving licence is necessary.
• Adhere to diocesan standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose property defects and implement solutions.
• Inspect works and process contractor invoices.
• Manage void properties and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Property diagnosis

Maintenance management

Contractor management

Communication with residents

Education

HND in construction or relevant experience

Job description

Maintenance Surveyor required to support a plethora of vicarages and homes across West Sussex, supporting with day to day management and maintenance of the diocesan property portfolio predominately in the west of the Diocese of Chichester.

The Maintenance Surveyor Role and Responsibilities

• To diagnose property defects in a systematic manner, analyse alternative remedial measures, and implement the most effective solution within the parameters of agreed budgets.
• Including inspecting works, raising necessary works orders and processing of contractor invoices in line with Diocesan audit processes.
• To work in conjunction with residents, other staff members, surveyors and contractors, as required to resolve complex repair or major works related queries or complaints within occupied homes.
• Respond to and provide updates to residents as applicable on matters being investigated.
• Instruct and manage as applicable relevant consultants/surveys.
• Ensure the consultant has sufficient background information and is fully briefed as to the term of their appointment including relevant timescales.
• To assist the Senior Maintenance Surveyor in managing the quinquennial repair and improvement contracts.
• To assist in preparing properties ready for occupation by clergy to agreed timescales.
• Agree and sign off applications for payment having checked costs, variation orders and extra work orders submitted by service providers in accordance with the pre-agreed schedule of rates costs, or tender rates as applicable.
• To take responsibility for the five‑year periodic electrical testing regime.
• Producing the testing programme each year for houses across the whole Diocese and delegating work to other members of staff as appropriate.
• To assist in the management of void (empty) properties.
• To understand and work within the organisational environment of the Church of England, applying codes of practice where appropriate.
• The post holder will comply with all standards, policies and procedures set by the diocese including, but not limited to, those governing safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality and equal opportunities.

Post holder responsibilities

• Support the ethos, aims and objectives of Christianity, the Church of England and the diocese.
• Keep up to date with developments in their area of work.
• Participate in performance management process.
• Engage in training and continuous professional development activities.
• The post holder may be required to work outside normal office hours including occasional evening meetings and weekend working, subject to time of in lieu.
• The postholder will be required to maintain a valid driving licence and properly insured and taxed roadworthy vehicle to facilitate survey visits.
• The post holder will be required to drive and will predominately work and operate in the west of the Diocese (West Sussex) but may be required to cover works in the eastern area.

Qualifications and requirements

• A construction related qualification (e.g HND in construction) or relevant construction related experience.
• Valid Driving Licence.
• The post holder is required to comply with all standards, policies and procedures set by the diocese.

Salary: £41,000

Pension: 15% contribution

Annual leave: 28 days plus bank holidays and 2 privilege leave days

Working hours: 5 hours per week

If you are a Maintenance Surveyor, based in West Sussex, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

Reference: 21081