Residential Building Surveyor

Matchtech; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Residential Building Surveyor for a contract position focused on maintaining high standards in council-owned housing. The role involves extensive contract administration, preparation of legal documentation, and conducting inspections of properties. Ideal candidates must possess strong surveying skills and a solid understanding of building regulations. If you are ready to enhance the quality of housing services, we encourage you to apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying, specifically within residential or council-owned properties.
• Proficiency in preparing legal contract tender documentation.
• Strong understanding of statutory requirements in property maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and stock condition surveys.
• Monitor and supervise contractors for effective delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

Skills

Building surveying

Building contract administration

Feasibility studies

Communication skills

Job description

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Residential Building Surveyor for a contract position. This role involves extensive building contract administration, preparation of legal contract tender documentation, specification, supervision, and monitoring of capital contracts for Council-owned housing. Additionally, you will carry out inspections of void and tenanted properties to agree on work specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct feasibility studies and stock condition surveys, preparing specifications and schedules of works for potential remedial works.
• Provide regular updates on capital budget expenditures and service performance, maintaining financial and statistical records for all capital works including special projects.
• Monitor and supervise contractors to ensure effective and efficient delivery of work/contracts.
• Prepare and present regular progress and performance reports following monthly contract meetings.
• Handle customer complaints, taking necessary actions to resolve issues.
• Identify properties and schemes for future planned maintenance, including conducting stock condition surveys.
• Conduct pre and post-inspections of void properties, preparing detailed schedules of works for contractors and obtaining necessary quotations as per Council Corporate Procurement Rules.
• Carry out surveys of specialist projects/works, compiling information to assist in the preparation of specifications and other contract documents, including measured surveys.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, responding swiftly to actions arising from the Council's legal obligations, such as Section 82 and Section 11 requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in building surveying, specifically within residential or council-owned properties.
• Strong understanding of building contract administration and legal contract tender documentation preparation.
• Proficiency in conducting feasibility studies and stock condition surveys.
• Ability to manage and supervise contractors, ensuring high performance standards are met.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with residents and address their maintenance concerns.
• Capability to handle and resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally.
• Understanding of statutory requirements and legal obligations in property maintenance.

If you are a skilled Residential Building Surveyor ready to take on work with a focus on maintaining high standards in council housing, we encourage you to apply now.