About The Role
Whatyou can expect from us
* We offer a competitive salary of £47,850 per annum
* 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or through the holiday purchase scheme.
* Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%).
* A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies.
* Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family.
Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more.
* Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
* Access of up to £150 annually through the ‘Learning for life’ scheme.
* Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme.
* Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications.
We are now recruiting a Building Surveyor to join our Complex Repairs & Maintenance team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be based at our Manchester office, with travel required across the region.
The purpose of this role is to assess and deliver bespoke projects providing technical advice, support and property evaluation on the condition and delivery / investment requirements of the property portfolio within the Group. This is a fast‑paced role, with reactive assessments and action necessary.
Key Responsibilities
Stock Sustainability
* Effectively contribute towards stock sustainability, option appraisal of stock and delivery options, including any associated regeneration initiatives.
Project Management
* Taking account of long‑term maintenance needs, develop and project manage bespoke investment/refurbishment projects through appraisal in conjunction with other directorates across the business providing commercial solutions to address poor performing assets.
Surveys and Project Appraisal
* Undertake high quality dilapidation/diagnostic building surveys across the Group providing detailed project appraisals and technical advice and support on property condition and investment requirements. Validate identified investment requirements and ensure investment is in line with the Asset Management Strategy.
Investment Planning
* Support the investment programme assessing compatibility with the neighbourhood plan, in line with Onward and Regulatory standards, including the development of comprehensive detailed specifications that will ensure effective delivery whilst working in collaboration with Landlord Compliance, Capital Delivery and Repairs and Maintenance Teams considering whole life maintenance, and innovative solutions where applicable.
Health and Safety
* Be responsible for health and safety and compliance with legislative requirements including CDM for all Major Works Projects activities across the Group and support the wider directorate in knowledge and expertise.
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable knowledge of building construction, building standards, planning regulations, regulatory standards, and leasehold legislation (including Awaab's Law).
* Commercial understanding and experience of value for money drivers in construction with delivery of bespoke investment programmes.
* Detailed knowledge of construction specifications, contracts and their effective management.
* Knowledge of project financial valuation and evaluation, performance assessment and budget management.
* Experience of performing the role of 'principal designer' and knowledge of the requirements of CDM.
* Self‑motivated, organised and ability to work autonomously
* Experience managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* A Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own car.
Desirable
* Previous experience of managing similar projects.
* IT skills – Microsoft office and Auto CAD com.
Qualifications
Essential
* Building related Degree or equivalent qualification/ building related specialism.
Desirable
* Professional qualification in a property MCIOB, MRICS, MICE etc. or equivalent qualification/ experience.
* Project Management qualification or equivalent qualification.
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