Maintenance Surveyor

Your new company Our vision is to create communities where everyone has a safe home in a place where they’re proud to live. We’re big and we’re local. Residents are at the heart of all we do, and we use our size to influence positive change in the areas where we operate. It’s also about living our values which are at the HEART of what we do. All colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values through their behaviours, actions, and words on a daily basis. As a valued member of the Team, you’ll embrace our values to inspire others as well as yourself to be: • Honest • Efficient • Accountable • Respectful • Trusted Your new role The primary function of the role is to provide a responsive repair and void surveying service for the association. To ensure that all owned and managed properties are maintained to the highest possible standards and that all statutory and regulatory requirements are met. To ensure staff, residents, leaseholders, managing agencies and property owners are provided with a high standard of service. Based out of the Farringdon office (North London patch). What you'll need to succeed Essential • At least 2 years’ experience as a building surveyor in a maintenance environment carrying out pre- and post-inspections. • Experience of working with contractors using SOR and non-SOR contracts. • Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing. • Ability to produce detailed specifications of work. • A competent knowledge of relevant and current codes of practice, building regulations, health and safety legislation, standards, and materials. • An in-depth knowledge of construction and design and construction related defects and how to avoid them. • Knowledge of procurement law and different forms of contract • Knowledge of contract management • Good IT skills and ability to use mobile technology. • Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written reports. • Ability to use the appropriate IT tools to produce reports, documents, emails, including using Excel and Word to compile reports for different audiences. • Can communicate answers and solutions confidently to customers/colleagues face to face, by phone and by writing in customer-friendly language. • Strong negotiating and influencing skills, be persuasive and diplomatic while remaining independent. • Organised and methodical approach to work • Be attentive to detail when writing specifications, checking work and materials. • Strong contract management skills • Budget management and controls Desirable • Membership of RICS, CIOB or similar professional organisation is desirable but not essential. • Experience of working with a direct labour force and contractor What you'll get in return Competitive Salary A great pension scheme Life Assurance Eye and Dental Care Flexible Working Birthday Leave Car allowance And more! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.