Our client is a large Social Housing Developer based in and around the North East looking to continue their success by making additions to their Surveying team.
Job Summary: The Building Surveyor will play a critical role in overseeing the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing stock. This position involves conducting building surveys, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring that all properties meet regulatory standards and client expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive building surveys and inspections to assess the condition of properties.
- Prepare detailed reports outlining the findings of surveys and recommending necessary repairs, maintenance, or improvements.
- Oversee and coordinate maintenance and repair works, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
- Provide technical advice and support to tenants, contractors, and colleagues.
- Ensure all work complies with current building regulations and health and safety standards.
- Manage and monitor the performance of contractors, ensuring adherence to contract specifications and quality standards.
- Assist in the preparation of schedules of work and specifications for maintenance and improvement projects.
- Conduct defect diagnosis and prepare remedial action plans.
- Maintain up-to-date records and documentation of all survey findings and project progress.
- Collaborate with other departments to support the overall objectives of the organisation.
- Stay informed of industry trends, developments, and best practices to continuously improve service delivery.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Degree or equivalent in Building Surveying or a related field.
- Professional membership with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is preferred.
- Proven experience in building surveying, ideally within the social housing sector.
- Strong knowledge of building construction, building pathology, and relevant legislation.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders.
- Proficiency in using industry-specific software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Valid UK driving license.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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