Property Surveyor

We are recruitingforan experienced Property Surveyor to join a leading Social Housing provider based in Kingston upon Thames supporting property services across the local region on a one year fixed term contract.

As Property Surveyor , you will be reporting in to the Head of Asset Investment and Programmes and to help ensure that the group delivers its Major Works and Cyclical programmes whilst ensuring excellent resident satisfaction and value for money. The role will also work closely with the Property Managers, helping to provide technical expertise and presence on the ground to undertake routine and ad hoc inspections.

• Salary: £56,650
• Contract:
  
  1 Year Fixed Term Contract
• Working pattern:
  Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Hybrid working

Our client is a well-established Social Housing group managing a large portfolio of residential properties across

Kingston upon Thamesand the surrounding areas. They are committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and delivering excellent services to their tenants and communities.

• Hybrid working
• Public sector pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Continuity of service benefits
• Life assurance
• Discounted health cash plan

• To carry out detailed stock condition surveys and property inspections for the group as required using the Group’s asset management software, producing reports to help maintain and refresh the Group’s asset management information and Asset Investment Delivery Programme.
• To help develop and manage delivery of the Major Works, Planned and Cyclical programmes by undertaking surveys, preparing works specifications for tenders, carrying out works inspections and managing works contracts and contractors on-site to ensure quality and Value for Money.
• To manage contracts including Contract Instructions variations, preparing valuation statements as required.
• To manage consultants / Employer’s Agents as required.
• Ensure all building safety compliance, statutory and regulatory obligations are picked up and progressed.
• To work with the Head of Asset Investment and Programmes, Asset Manager and Head of Property to develop and refine the 5-year Asset Investment Delivery Plan.

• Proven experience in a similar Building Surveyor role, ideally within Social Housing
• Strong knowledge ofplanned works
• Recognised professional qualification in building construction
• Thorough understanding of major works and cyclical programmes
• Budget and project management skills

This role would suit an experienced Property Surveyor, looking for a fixed term opportunity within a reputable Social Housing organisation.