Property Surveyor

Respond Housing Association; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Respond Housing Association in Dublin is seeking a Property Surveyor to lead maintenance programs and coordinate budgetary control across all properties in the assigned area.

The role requires overseeing staff and contractors, ensuring compliance with legislation and Respond policies, and delivering safe, well-maintained housing stock for tenants. Some evening/weekend meetings and on-call duties are part of the position.

Qualifications

• Contract administration experience in construction or maintenance projects.
• Proven budgeting and financial reporting capabilities.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of health, safety and welfare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee property maintenance programs within designated area.
• Ensure all operations comply with laws, policies and procedures.
• Manage staff and contractors effectively.
• Prepare budgets and financial reports for maintenance activities.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Contract administration

Budgeting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Health and safety knowledge

IT literacy

Communication skills

Education

NFQ Level 7 Construction/Science/Tech qualification

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Databases

Job description

Respond is one of the largest housing associations in Ireland, providing social housing and homeless services. Our vision is that 'every family and individual in Ireland will have high-quality housing as part of a vibrant and caring community'. We are growing rapidly in response to the housing crisis and are now looking for the right person who has the passion and skills to help us realise our vision.

Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. If you do not "tick every box" there are likely other valuable attributes and skills that you have, that would make you a great fit for the organisation. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion.

Role:

Property Surveyor

Location:

Dublin

Reporting To:

Regional Repairs and Maintenance Manager

Terms:

Permanent, full-time position 39 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Salary Range:

€44,974 - €58,201 (Please note that offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary, based on skills and experience)

Job Purpose:

The Property Surveyor (PS) is responsible for the management coordination and budgetary control of delivery of all properties in his/her designated area and maintenance services to all properties and to ensure that properties are sustained in a safe and reasonable manner.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Regional Repairs and Maintenance Manager and working as part of the property team, the Property Surveyor (PS) will oversee all property and related maintenance programs.
• Must ensure that all operations are conducted in a respectful and responsible way, ensuring that all decisions and actions comply with the relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of buildings.
• Supervise and manage staff and contractors in an effective manner.
• Respond to concerns and complaints of tenants in a positive and courteous manner.
• Manage maintenance and repairs to Respond accommodation units.

Note: The post holder will be required to attend meetings during the evening and at weekends. The post holder will be scheduled to be on call on a regular basis and expected to work outside normal hours and to cover emergencies and attend on site including during periods of severe/ inclement weather.

Main Activities:

• Conduct inspections of property for needed services and repair, including managing and conducting stock assessment programs and inspections.
• Coordinate emergency and regular repairs and coordinate repairs to buildings including liaise with all relevant parties, regulatory and statutory authorities, residents, clients, and 3rd parties.
• Co-ordinate and manage maintenance of building protection systems and equipment, landscaping and grounds maintenance, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, pumps, maintenance and repairs of building interiors and exteriors.
• Maintenance and repairs of finishing, ceilings, flooring and roofing and all other building infrastructure and components, maintenance, and repairs to appliances.
• Supervise procurement and delivery of work to ensure a positive and healthy work environment.
• Provide leadership, guidance and technical advice to staff and residents, Promote staff morale and workplace safety.
• Assign tasks and ensure schedules are maintained.
• Recognize and deal with language or any communication issues.
• Supervise consultants and contractors and delegate responsibilities,
• Take corrective action when required.
• Have the capacity to understand, analyse, document, administer and communicate issues faults, problems, and solutions to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Maintain the general administration, statutory compliance, quality assurance and protocol compliance and financial/budgetary compliance of the maintenance and inspection program.
• Prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Assist with preparation of Maintenance and Improvement Plans, Establish preventative maintenance schedules.
• Prepare plans for projects, manage applicable projects, manage and administer contracts, keep a daily log, accurately input, track, analyse and interpret data using computerized maintenance management systems.
• Prepare and present reports and provide full accountability for the deployment, management, and use of resources.
• Prepare procurement documentation, administer procurement systems, evaluate and award contracts and negotiate and administer contracts under the direction of line and senior management.
• Recommend the purchase of goods and equipment.
• Liaise and negotiate with and provide reports to government agencies, departments and other organizations as required.
• Ensure records are maintained.

Education Qualification:

• Relevant and recognised Construction, Construction Science or Science /Technology qualification to NFQ Level 7 or equivalent learning.

Desired Skills/Personal Attributes:

• Contract document preparation, contract administration
• Dispute management & resolution.
• Work and resource planning, programming, and reporting.
• Evidence of continued professional development over the course of this work period including learning/training in relation to current legislation, construction regulations, safety health and welfare, procurement, and contract administration.
• Have your own transport and have and maintain a clean driving license.
• Maintenance, construction law, contract law, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of fault finding, and repair/maintenance requirements in respect of property and its constituent components and elements.
• Budgeting and financial administration.
• Maintenance planning and administration.
• Knowledge of and building technology, the construction industry and property.
• Knowledge of workplace safety health and welfare.
• Inspection procedures and reporting, building maintenance.
• Applicable legislation, regulations regulatory and advisory bodies and procedures.
• Contract management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Negotiations skills.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Human resource management skills.
• Excellent literacy and communications skills including a high level of IT literacy and computer skills including the ability to operate the computerized maintenance management system and a capacity to work proficiently with MS office, excel, databases ACAD.
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
• Effective public relations and public speaking skills.
• Maintain standards of conduct and work effectively as part of a wider team.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Demonstrate a dedication to the position and the community.

Experience:

Minimum 7 years recent construction/ building maintenance related experience including involvement with tendering/procurement.

Closing date: Monday the 21st September 2026.