Valuations and Lease Surveyor

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In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair:
  We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop:
  We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower:
  We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate:
  We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable:
  We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect:
  We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

The Facilities Management (FM) Service comprises several diverse and multi-disciplined teams that are responsible for the safe operation, management, maintenance and efficiency of the Council’s property assets. The teams provide a range of services and support to the Council’s operational, commercial and schools portfolios ensuring the Council’s legislative obligations are fulfilled.

Repairs and Maintenance (R&M) Team – Skilled trades carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to the council and school property portfolio. The R&M function is in the process of commercialisation in order to secure income which in turn funds front line services.

Compliance and Surveying Team – The Compliance Team ensure portfolio adherence to all statutory obligations in regard to maintenance and servicing and management of asbestos and fire management. In-house technical specialists are responsible for the design and project management of mechanical and electrical works.

The Surveying side of this function is responsible for ensuring the ongoing condition of the Council property portfolio, administrating the Council’s capital lifecycle fund, new builds and refurbishment projects.

Building Cleaning Team – Responsible for ensuring that all Council properties are clean and fit for occupation and securing a high level of occupant satisfaction.

Property Information Team – Responsible for ensuring all property plans and data are accurate and up to date fulfilling the Council’s obligations for reporting, ensuring Council assets are appropriately insured including the monitoring of Business Rates information.

The function works across the Council with specific detail towards the school portfolio in planning for capacity, ensuring compliance with government funding obligations and issuing landlords’ consents.

Energy Management Team – Responsible for ensuring the accurate and efficient management of utilities, compliance with legislative framework and identifying and implementing new green projects and meeting the Council commitments to tackle climate change.

The team work with city wide partners in order to identify and assist with large infrastructure projects to aid with the overall energy innovation of Coventry.

Facilities Management & Site Services Team – Responsible for ensuring the smooth day to day operation of the portfolio by space planning, service charge preparation and management, contractor management, meeting room setup, porterage and health and safety management.

Coventry City Council is looking for a motivated and experienced property professional to support the management and performance of our diverse property portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in property valuation, insurance assessments, lease management and asset data analysis, helping to deliver high-quality services across the Council.

You will provide building insurance valuations and professional property advice…