Building Surveyor - Warrington, United Kingdom - Ionic Recruitment Ltd

Ionic Recruitment Ltd

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Warrington, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Key Information

This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Surveyor to work with one of the UK's largest housing providers, they offer more than 28000 homes, ranging from affordable social housing through to private rent across the North West of England
They are a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford
Fixed Term 12 months, possible permanent opportunity
Salary £37,500

The Role

Take responsibility for the delivery and management of an efficient and effective building surveying service
Undertaking building surveys of vacant and occupied properties to identify defects, produce specifications and schedules of work
Support the Senior Surveyor with the effective management of contractors and suppliers, ensuring that repair & maintenance items are undertaken to the correct specification, the right quality on budget and within the required timescales
Ensure buildings and works conform to the relevant regulations and technical standards
Effectively manage risk, identify and report any issues/breeches relation to health & safety and to actively promote a safe working environment for all
Work proactively to minimise complaints in the first instance. Ensure complaints are responded to & resolved within agreed timescales, working closely with contractors to stop complaints escalating. Feed in to lessons learned to help shape and improve the future service delivery to customers based upon their feedback
Handling insurance and disrepair claims with expert witness statements and preparation of specifications for remedial works
Ensure Operational Standing Orders are followed at all times, manage budget within target, contribute to EBITDAS and demonstrate Value for Money
Support and ensure key performance targets are met for the service area by working closely with customers, contractors and internal stakeholders
Provide technical knowledge and support to all areas of the business where necessary

What you need to succeed?
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Relevant technical qualification (or working towards) e.g. RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors ) or CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) accredited HND or degree level qualification

Good appreciation of professional and projectbased building surveying matters
Knowledge of building legislation and maintenance management best practice
Good understanding and management of compliance, health safety and risk
Track record of working with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to achieve business results
Full UK Driving Licence & use of a vehicle
Awareness of the requirements and regulations facing social housing providers relating to asset management
Experience of supporting the management or delivery of asset maintenance contracts
Experience of analysing management Information to identify improvements required