Surveyor

Insignis; Andover; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

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Full UK driving licence

Descrizione del lavoro

Insignis is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to manage our residential housing portfolio in Wiltshire. You will deliver planned maintenance, minor works, refurbishments, void surveys and day-to-day repairs as part of the Property Services team.

You will lead surveys, manage budgets around £500k, supervise contractor performance, ensure safety and compliance, and communicate clearly with residents. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Wiltshire portfolio are

Competenze

• Solid background in building surveying, schedule of rates (SoR), diagnostic repairs, and managing minor works or refurbishment programmes.

Mansioni

• Surveying & inspections: conduct structural, condition, and void surveys across residential properties, producing schedules of work and repair specs.
• Programme & contract management: oversee planned maintenance, minor works, and refurbishment projects from inception to completion with contractors as main contact.
• Budget oversight: monitor project budgets around £500k, ensuring cost control, value for money and accurate reporting.
• Void management: perform detailed void inspections to identify required works and re-let efficiently.
• Contractor performance: supervise on-site works, ensuring health & safety, quality standards, and timely completion.

Conoscenze

Building surveying

SoR experience

Diagnostic repairs

Minor works management

Refurbishment programmes

Budget management

Descrizione del lavoro

Building Surveyor (Housing Association)

Location: Wiltshire (covering regional residential portfolio)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Department: Property Services / Asset Management

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to manage and deliver high-quality property services across our residential housing portfolio in Wiltshire.

Working within our Property Services team, you will oversee a diverse range of works including planned maintenance, minor works, refurbishment projects, day-to-day repairs, and void property surveys. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our housing stock remains safe, compliant, well-maintained, and delivered within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Surveying & Inspections: Conduct comprehensive structural, condition, and void surveys across residential properties, producing accurate schedules of work and diagnostic repair specifications.
• Programme & Contract Management: Manage planned maintenance, minor works, and refurbishment projects from inception to completion, acting as the primary point of contact for contractors
• Budget Oversight: Efficiently monitor and manage project work budgets of around £500k, ensuring strict cost control, value for money, and accurate financial reporting.
• Void Management: Perform detailed void inspections to identify required works, ensuring properties are brought back up to standard and re-let as efficiently as possible.
• Contractor Performance: Oversee on-site works to ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, quality standards, and agreed timelines, certifying payment applications upon completion.
• Resident Communication: Serve as a clear, empathetic point of contact for residents, keeping them informed of planned works and resolving any property-related queries efficiently.

About You (Experience & Qualifications)

• Technical Experience: Solid background in building surveying, schedule of rates (SoR), diagnostic repairs, and managing minor works or refurbishment programmes.
• Financial Acumen: Proven experience in managing and monitoring project budgets up to £500k.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience in surveying and contract management within the social housing or housing association sector is highly advantageous and desirable.
• Licences: Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel across the Wiltshire regional portfolio