Technical Surveyor - Property Repairs

SNG formerly Sovereign Housing Association; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life cover 4x salary

Pension up to 12%

Wellbeing days

Job summary

Sovereign Network Group is seeking a Technical Surveyor to join the Property Services Team in North Hampshire. You will provide a comprehensive technical surveying service, oversee maintenance works, and advise on design, construction and repair matters for internal and external stakeholders.

Key duties include inspecting properties for damp issues, preparing specifications and cost estimates, managing contracts, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Degree or vocational qualification in a relevant construction discipline.
• Strong knowledge of damp, mould and condensation issues and HHSRS, including awareness of Awaab's Law.
• Up-to-date knowledge of technical, statutory, regulatory requirements for maintenance delivery.
• Ability to interpret specifications and schedules of work, including use of published SORs/WS.
• Proficiency with IT systems and data management.

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties to diagnose damp, mould and condensation issues and recommend remedial solutions.
• Prepare reports, specifications, drawings and contract documents for repair and maintenance work, including cost estimates.

Education

Degree or vocational qualification in relevant construction discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Salary:£42,000.00 - £49,000.00 Per yearHere at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.We are now the 6th largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 82,000 homes and over 210,000 customers across London and the South.We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Surveyor to join our Property Services Team in our North Hampshire locality .The role:Reporting into the Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for providing a comprehensive technical surveying service, with a focus on effective delivery of maintenance services.The role will investigate and provide advice on the resolution of complex maintenance issues such as building disrepair, structural failure, and defect analysis, raised either internally or by our customers.You'll own the day to day technical advice on design, construction, maintenance, and repair to internal and external stakeholders, inhouse delivery teams and external contractors.You'll also be responsible for:Inspecting properties, diagnosing the causes of damp, mould and condensation issues, and recommending effective remedial solutionsPreparing reports, specifications, drawings and contract documents for a range of repair and maintenance construction activity, to include working drawings and detailed cost estimatesEnsuring works are completed safely, to the required standard and specification, in the most effective and efficient manner and to a high level of customer satisfactionManaging contracts for maintenance works - monitoring performance by site visits, liaising and negotiating with contractors, external consultants, and otherprofessionals to ensure contracts are delivered to time, cost constraints, according to CDM requirements and to quality standards.Maintaining high quality data within the property systemsEnsuring a detailed local knowledge of customer, asset and investment needs across your localityDeveloping own capability through continual personal and professional development to ensure knowledge is kept up to dateWhat you'll need:Educated to degree level or vocational qualification in relevant construction related disciplineStrong knowledge around the cause of damp and mould and HHSRS especially in respect of Awaab's Law legislationUp to date knowledge and awareness of technical, statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements, standards, and best practice in relation to delivery of a maintenance serviceAbility to prepare and interpret specifications schedules of work using bespoke or National/published Schedule's of Rates/Works.Ability to plan, track and forecast safe delivery of customer focused services, works and expenditure within agreed timescales and budgetsAbility to operate with commercial acumenKnowledge of relevant health, safety and environmental legislation with focus on compliance within all activities undertakenProficient use of IT Systems including Microsoft office suite with Intermediate Excel skillsThere will be some travel involved with this role so you should be happy to travel, have access to a car and a full UK driving licence.Job DescriptionWe have some great benefits at SNG, including:25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering daysGenerous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salaryEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption payOptions for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness coverWellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP serviceAt Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.Please note a Basic DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.