Building Surveyor

Building Surveyor

Location - Manchester

Salary/Package - £35,000 - £50,000

About the Company
Our client is an established housing provider responsible for a substantial portfolio of residential properties and communities. With an ongoing programme of repairs, maintenance, refurbishment and improvement works, the organisation is looking to strengthen its surveying function with an experienced Building Surveyor.

The role sits within a busy surveying team, responsible for inspecting and assessing residential properties, diagnosing building defects and recommending appropriate repairs, refurbishment and maintenance solutions. You will prepare condition reports, specifications and schedules of work, while overseeing remedial works and supporting projects from initial survey and scoping through to completion.

The Role
As a Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for providing professional building surveying advice across the organisation's residential property portfolio.

The role covers a varied workload, including condition surveyrs, defect diagnosis, repair and maintenance management, void property management, disrepair and insurance claims. You will work closely with colleagues, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure works are properly specified, delivered to the required standard and completed in line with relevant legislation and technical requirements.

This would suit a Building Surveyor who enjoys a hands-on role, is confident dealing with a wide range of property issues and wants to develop their experience within a social housing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Inspecting residential properties and assessing condition and defects
Providing technical advice on building maintenance, repairs and refurbishment
Undertaking condition surveys, defect investigations and measured surveys
Producing specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation
Developing practical solutions to building defects and maintenance issues
Administering building contracts and ensuring works are delivered to the required standard
Ensuring work complies with current building standards, regulations and legislation
Applying relevant requirements relating to Building Regulations, Health & Safety, CDM and Party Wall matters
Liaising with residents, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders
Managing multiple instructions and projects to agreed deadlines
Providing technical support to colleagues and other members of the surveying team
Contributing to the wider development and delivery of the organisation's property services

The Ideal Candidate

Proven experience as a Building Surveyor
Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a related discipline

Experience with in residential property, social housing or a similar environment
Strong knowledge of building construction, defects and remedial works
Experience carrying out property inspections and defect diagnosis
Confident preparing technical reports, specifications and schedules of work
Experience overseeing repair, refurbishment or improvement projects
Good understanding of Building Regulations and relevant Health & Safety legislation
Knowledge of CDM Regulations and Party Wall matters desirable
Good understanding of construction contracts and project delivery
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Commercially aware and able to work within project budgets
Professional and customer-focused approach
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

£35,000-£50,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
Opportunity to work across a large residential property portfolio
Varied building surveying and refurbishment work
Exposure to repairs, defects and planned improvement…