Building Surveyor; Repairs & Maintenance

Building Surveyor

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location:
  
  Housing Services, Neighbourhoods Directorate
• Reports to:
  
  Repairs and Maintenance Manager
• Hourly rate: £40-£50 per hour umbrella dependant on experience.

We are seeking a Building Surveyor to lead significant technical projects within the Housing Services function. This role involves delivering major technical projects and work packages that align with the Council's corporate aims and objectives, considering relevant statutes and legislation. The ideal candidate will provide high-level technical consultancy and develop customer-focused technical solutions.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Carry out technical inspections of disrepair properties within required timescales.
• Produce clear, detailed, and accurate schedules of works.
• Validate expert reports and ensure recommendations are workable and cost-effective.
• Liaise with contractors, legal teams, and housing officers to progress cases efficiently.
• Provide professional oversight to ensure works are delivered to standard.
• Track progress and support case closure within the legal timeframe.
• Contribute to improved reporting, forecasting, and case management.
• Lead on the management of reactive repairs, void property repairs, major repairs, minor planned works, and major insurance works.
• Ensure delivery of all works in line with compliance requirements and promote the council's Health & Safety policy and CDM regulations.

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

• Construction-related qualification or equivalent demonstrable work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of building construction, building standards, planning regulations, regulatory standards, health & safety, and other legislation relevant to asset management.
• Experience in managing small projects and an understanding of CDM.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to present technical reports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a changing environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Full driving licence and access to a car on each working day.