Building Surveyor X 2

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in South London, who are recruiting for 2x Building Surveyorson a permanent basis. The position is due to start July 2024, and the hourly rate of pay is £47,000 per annum.

The ideal candidate will extensive experience of building surveying and specific experience of building maintenance, preferably within a social housing context.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Working closely and flexibly with other staff in delivering high quality maintenance service to our external and internal customers through the provision of professional technical advice, project and contractor management

• Providing technical advice on building defects and diagnosis to the organisation, including the day-to day responsive repair service, as well as, from time to time, carrying out post inspections of repairs to help better manage our contractors

• Assisting in the delivery of specialist work programmes, ensuring works are to standard, contractor performance is in line with KPI’s and value for money is achieved

• Taking full responsibility and manage all assigned cases from start-to-finish in a professional and efficient manner whilst ensuring that appropriate stakeholders and appropriate databases are updated regularly

• Ensuring budget responsibilities are met, feeding into forecasting and efficiency plans as required

Experience required:

• Experience in managing an extensive, complex and varying caseload, with projects from inception to completion

• Proven time management and prioritisation skill

• Proven experience and ability to deliver excellent customer care and valuing diversity

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and targets

• Proven attention to detail and ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working

• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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