Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Surveyor to join our team on behalf of a Housing Association in Wiltshire/Hampshire. In this key role, you will be responsible for leading a team of qualified surveyors while ensuring the delivery of a "safety first" culture and providing high-quality, affordable, and customer-focused property management services.
You will play a vital role in the successful delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services across a broad geographical area, overseeing all technical surveying activities, contract management, and legislative compliance.
The salary is £48,065 per annum on a permanent basis with the candidate ideally starting as soon as possible.
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead the surveying team to ensure the highest quality of maintenance services, delivering value, performance standards, and best practices.
- Provide leadership and oversight for planned maintenance, minor works, refurbishment, and void surveying activities across your portfolio.
- Conduct domestic and commercial building surveys, advising on construction defects, dilapidations, disrepair, and cost-effective solutions for remedial work.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislative frameworks (e.g., Building Regulations, Party Wall Act, HHSRS) and act as an expert advisor to colleagues on regulatory matters.
- Manage contractor performance and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring high standards in all areas of service delivery.
- Provide guidance, training, and leadership to colleagues, focusing on technical surveying and best practices in building repair techniques and procurement.
- Oversee contract management, ensuring all work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Produce accurate management reports for internal and external stakeholders, working closely with the finance team on portfolio budgets.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and undertake risk assessments to mitigate potential hazards.
Experience and Qualifications:
- HNC or higher qualification in Building, Surveying, Planning, or a similar technical field.
- RICS or CIOB membership is desirable.
- Proven experience in contract administration, including financial management processes and overseeing maintenance/improvement programmes.
- Experience in conducting structural surveys and preparing reports.
- Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relevant to the building and construction sector, including CDM regulations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including staff management, performance management, and fostering a customer-oriented approach.
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines while adhering to performance and budget targets.
- Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft products.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the local area.
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