Building Surveyor - Hackney, United Kingdom - Hackney Borough Council

Hackney Borough Council

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Hackney, United Kingdom

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Salary - Grade- GBP £60,261 to £61, PO8- Contract Type- Fixed Term- Contract Length- 12 months- Contracted Hours- Full Time - 36 hours per week- DBS Required- No- Department- Finance & Corporate Resources- Service- Strategic Property- Closing date- 15/03/2024The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a skilled Building Surveyor to join our Technical Services Team within our Corporate Building Maintenance & Compliance division to deliver an effective, reliable, customer-focused service to Council stakeholders and the wider community.

The role will be to undertake the supervision and management of repair and renewal works to the property portfolio across the Borough.

You will be expected to assist in undertaking condition surveys of a wide variety of non-residential property.

You will assist in maintaining robust programmes for ensuring that all properties are compliant with current statutory regulations.

You will support the Strategic Property Services team in providing building survey and inspection advice in relation to the assessment of contractual obligations and preparation of schedules of condition and dilapidations.

You will provide expert and technical advice on the design, condition, capacity, suitability and statutory compliance monitoring of building installations, advising Council stakeholders.

The role supports to the Technical Services Manager and Senior Building Surveyor in managing the work of the wider team to ensure that all Council buildings are maintained to agreed standards.

Using your building knowledge and a high level of technical expertise, you will carry out a critical role, ensuring that Hackney Council can deliver its services and meet corporate objectives across the corporate estate.

The estate comprises circa 600 properties across a diverse sector, including commercial offices, libraries, community halls, temporary accommodation and the voluntary sector.

You will provide expert technical reports, appraisals, measurements, costings, and estimates for various surveys, including maintenance repairs, voids, disrepair, and minor projects.

It is expected that you will have a sound and detailed knowledge of Building Regulations, procurement routes, construction practices, building contracts and legal compliance.

You are required to have a relevant degree or equivalent in Land Management/Surveying, Construction and Building strategy formulation, development and implementation (or similar).

It is desirable that you have a qualification with The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

Interview date:
To be confirmed

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved.

In order to achieve this, we look for people who are:
Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.