Project Surveyor

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Project Surveyor
Permanent opportunity £40k to £46k
Weston-Super-Mare/Portishead

About the role

The role involves surveying customer homes and communal spaces. You will work alongside residents and leaseholders, taking ownership of managing repairs end-to-end and addressing issues and complaints that arise before, during, or after works. The role is fast-paced, rewarding, and provides both job and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage larger Damp and Mould cases, HSSRS cases, and complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring repairs are project-managed to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Survey and identify building defects through proper building pathology testing.
• Handle initial triage of cases, particularly related to HSSRS, and take ownership from site visit through to project completion.
• Complete detailed reports and specifications, such as supporting section 20 notices and Damp and Mould/disrepair claims.
• Opportunities for development include procurement, tendering, organization, and management of projects like insurance claims, fire damage, DFGs, structural movement, and demolition work.
• Prepare mutual exchange condition reports.
• Engage with external stakeholders, e.g., local authorities.
• Manage projects, including planning, pre-build meetings, construction oversight, and maintaining value for money and budget control.
• Collaborate with customers and internal departments to ensure work completion and customer support during construction.
• Contribute to operational delivery of construction projects.
• Provide excellent customer service, build community relationships, and promote the organization.
• Support repairs and empty homes delivery teams with technical expertise.
• Develop and execute quotations and tenders within procurement guidelines.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with health and safety standards set by the HSE.
• Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, focusing on right-first-time delivery.

Skills

• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices, including Construction Design Management.
• Understanding of HHSRS risks and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of Schedule of Rates.
• Formal building qualification such as RICS accreditation, BSc, HNC, HND, or working towards one.
• Proficiency in IT tools like Microsoft Office and Outlook.