Disrepair Surveyor

• Location: Bury
• Job Type: Full-time
• Hours: 37 per week
• Day rate: £250-300 per day

We are seeking a Building Surveyor to join our Housing Repairs department. This role involves comprehensive in-house technical surveying and inspection relating to repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment of council homes and public buildings. The ideal candidate will ensure that our housing stock and public buildings are maintained in a reasonable state of repair through robust property inspections and the specifying of effective and efficient remedial works.

• Conduct pre-inspection, during works inspection, post-inspection, and quality control checks for various works including general repairs, planned repairs, and investment programmes.
• Oversee projects, raising any concerns with the Contract or Repairs Manager.
• Undertake property building surveys, identify potential building defects, and specify necessary remedial actions in line with organisational standards and regulations.
• Prepare specifications for a range of remedial works for both domestic homes and public buildings.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures and safe systems of work by service providers.
• Collaborate with contractors, organising and coordinating works, ensuring all necessary information is provided.
• Provide technical and project planning information to support efficient and effective service delivery.
• Deputise for the Repairs or Contracts Manager during periods of absence, overseeing and coordinating service delivery.

• RICS accredited degree or equivalent.
• Satisfaction of RICS Assessment of Professional Competence.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in surveying domestic properties and diagnosing faults.
• At least 3 years experience in surveying domestic properties for a social housing provider.
• Demonstrable experience and expertise in surveying public buildings and contractor management.
• Experience in managing property-related project budgets and participating in projects.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and effectively communicate complex information to all levels of staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc).