Technical Surveyor - Norwich, United Kingdom - Orbit Group

Orbit Group
Orbit Group
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Norwich, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Description
We're building thriving communities as one of the UK's largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.


We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live.

More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that's truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.


Technical Repairs Surveyors will be responsible for overseeing individual caseloads consisting of live disrepair claims (including damp and associated repairs), party wall awards, repair diagnostic cases, referrals from repairs teams / health and safety and environmental teams.

Surveyors will also be required to undertake training and act in an advisory capacity for colleagues across the business and will from time to time be required to give expert evidence in court.

The housing stock is based across the East of England and you will be required to travel across the portfolio.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.


The role


This role is part of Customer & Communities where you'll help us to lead the way keeping our promise to more than 100,000 customers.


What you'll achieve

  • Carry out site inspections and investigations, as necessary to produce detailed specifications of works using the national schedule of rates and composite values. Prepare estimates, feasibility studies, plans, sketches and drawings as may be necessary
  • Be proficient in the correct diagnosis of building failures and to this end be competent in the use of devices, aids and instruments for the purpose of making assessments and diagnoses
  • To carry out specialist surveys as required and undertake further specialist training as required
  • Responsible to report any repairs that are identified and required to ensure we always maintain our homes or communal areas to the highest standard. This includes the logging and monitoring of repairs in line with our repairs policies
  • To be organised and have good time management skills by booking survey appointments with customers directly and attending appointments on time and to ensure you cater for Orbit and its values to our customers

What you'll bring

Essential skills

  • Previous experience of building surveying with knowledge of Stock Condition Surveys for Social Housing
  • Working knowledge of current Building Safety, Health & Safety and other relevant legislation
  • Ability to communicate with customers and be a good advocate of Orbit and its values
  • Ability to write and prepare specifications for repairs and maintenance work and major repairs and planned maintenance

Desirable skills

  • HND/C Building with demonstrable post qualification experience or BSc Building with post qualification experience
  • Working knowledge of the building industry codes of practice, measured term and building forms of contract, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and Statutory requirements applicable to the industry

Why Orbit?
Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.

Here's what you can expect to enjoy with us.


A rewarding experience that works for you


We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive.

For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.


A place to progress
From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow.

For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills.

As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.


A purpose to feel proud of
We're proud to make a difference to people together.

We're values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.

Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.***
How we hire
We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

  • Interview(s)
  • Decision and offer
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