Building Surveyor - Ipswich, United Kingdom - Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council
2 weeks ago
Description
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Ipswich IP1 2BX:
£32,020- £37,261 per annum (pro rata for part time):
Full Time, 37 hours per week:
Permanent
Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a
Building Surveyor to join our fantastic
Independent Living Service delivering
Disabled Facility and Minor Adaptation Grants.
We need someone who shares our values, commitment and motivation to make a difference for our customers in the districts.
About the role
You will:
- be a specialist for both councils to undertake and deliver surveys, reports, studies, designs and contracts for the delivery of Disabled Facility and Minor Adaptation Grants
- lead on projects including specifying, tendering and managing contracts or works
- become the main point of contact for grant applicants and be able to provide high levels of support, advice and knowledge throughout the process and the completion of the grant.
About you
You will ideally hold a relevant qualification in building surveying or construction-related discipline or have recent experience in a similar role.
Knowledge and understanding of Disabled Facility Grants would be beneficial, applicants without this would need to have the desire to undertake training in this area.
You will need to be able to prioritise work and demands placed upon you as you deliver a high-quality customer-focused service.
The role will require travel to, customers' homes and other sites on a regular basis, therefore a full driver's licence and use of own car is essential.
About us
Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits
- Great opportunities for learning and development.
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays).
- Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing Support Programme.
- Employee Assist Programme.
- Health Care Options.
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Our ways of working
Work is what we do, not where we go
We are committed to working in a more hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote-based working (business needs permitting).
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
For more information
Closing date: 5pm, 29 June 2023.
Interview date:
w/c 10 July 2023.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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