Stock Condition Surveyor - Canterbury, United Kingdom - Canterbury City Council

Canterbury City Council

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Canterbury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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An exciting job vacancy within the Asset & Surveying team at Canterbury City Council.
Are you a passionate and highly motivated Chartered Surveyor capable of making a real difference to the Canterbury district?

We are looking for a Stock Condition Surveyor (Property and Assets Surveying) to join us here at Canterbury City Council.

We have a varied housing stock and one of the most varied commercial building portfolios including Listed Buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments, Statues and industrial buildings where you can put your skills to the test on all types of building archetypes.

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What's in it for you?:

A starting salary of
£39,747.

00 per annum:

A cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase.
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements that support and encourage a good worklife balance.
We will cover the cost of a relevant Professional Registration Fee (RICS, CABE, CIOB)
We'll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development.
Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 23 days PLUS 3 additional days over the Christmas period whilst the Council offices are closed. There is also the option to buy additional annual leave.
We do not work on Bank Holidays.
A fantastic local government pension scheme.
Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to tackle the cost of living and help you enjoy your free time.
Free use of Canterbury's Park and Ride for an easier commute.

About this Stock Condition Surveyor job in Canterbury:
The role of the Stock Condition Surveyor is critical to maintaining and upgrading the Councils Housing stock.

In this role, you will be:

inspecting and surveying building fabric and building services in council owned housing properties, including repairs, alterations, improvements, design, servicing, risk assessments, condition surveys.

- assisting the Contracts Officers by preparing specifications, schedules of work, condition and dilapidation surveys, fire and storm damage reports.
- recording the results of all inspections and surveys including the use of the Council's asset management system
- liaising with and/or attending sites/meetings as required by statutory authorities over any aspect of building premises use and maintenance to ensure required information is fully provided.

Our Surveyor's working pattern:

Fulltime, 37 hours per week
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays
A full week off over Christmas in addition to your annual leave allowance

About you, the ideal Stock Condition Surveyor for our team:

Your qualifications:

Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or have significant experience within relevant fields.
HHSRS qualified.
Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Your knowledge:

Extensive understanding of building pathology and general building surveying, including relevant processes, statutory compliance, regulations and legislation.

Your skills:

Ability to demonstrate customer service skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work with mínimal supervision and be selfmotivated.

Your experience:

Experience of undertaking property inspections and using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.

Due to the nature of the role, this position requires an enhanced DBS check.

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