Overview
Salary £47,000 pa, plus 34 days leave and matching pension contribution. Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw), hybrid, flexible working. Liverpool Street, London. We can’t offer a CoS for this role.
Home, a place where you belong
You like solving problems. You spot the things others miss. And you want to use those skills for something that makes a difference.
As our new Asset Building Surveyor, you’ll be part of the Building Surveying and Asset Delivery team, a small but mighty group known for tackling some of the trickiest projects. We’re not-for-profit, so every smart decision you make helps more people live in safe, high-quality housing. You’ll use your technical know-how and creative thinking to look at our housing stock with fresh eyes, seeing what could be better, and how to make it happen.
You’ll manage your own projects from start to finish, with plenty of support when you need it. This is a role that gives you real ownership and the space to grow, backed by a team that’s all about collaboration, problem-solving and doing the right thing for our customers.
What you’ll do
* Lead projects from inspection to handover and end of defects period
* Carry out surveys, diagnose defects and specify remediation works
* Create long-term investment plans for new build and existing homes
* Work with external consultants and hold them to account
* Guide colleagues with expert advice on construction and compliance
* You’ll work on a wide range of projects across the country, with the freedom to shape your own work. We’ll support you with coaching and training to help you grow. And you’ll be part of a team that solves problems together and shares what we learn. Be part of one of the UK’s top 10 Great Places to Work!
You have
* MRICS or MCIOB, accredited Building Surveying degree or equivalent strong experience built up through your working profession
* Experience of working on projects (private or public sector) as a Building/Projects Surveyor, from inception to completion including appointing the project team and securing all approvals. You'll have experience of the planning system and implementing compliant and approved schemes including decent homes plus.
* Expert in investigating, diagnosing and conducting complex property conditions surveys, carrying out inspections, specifying remediation works and working with external partners.
* A current knowledge of building construction, design and CDM requirements. Good knowledge of relevant codes of practice, building regulations, legislation, standards and materials.
* Experience in the creation of tender and construction documentation schedules of work, specifications, drawings produced using AutoCAD Lt, and MS project
* We typically work on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in our London office, with the rest from home. National travel is expected a couple of days per month.
* We offer flexibility, but sometimes you’ll need to adapt to meet customer or business needs
* You need a vehicle insured for business use, and we pay your mileage
What’s in it for you?
* 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a “me day”). The option to buy 5 more each year plus 2 paid volunteering days each year
* Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more
* Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary)
* Instant pay access with Stream
* 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more
* Top 20 in the UK for Wellbeing
* Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility and menopause support
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