Please note in regards to location this role can be based anywhere within Northwest of England and travel will be required across this geographical area
Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
As Building Surveyor this client facing role providing a surveying and project management service to an occupied, mixed portfolio of houses, Churches, social centres, offices and charity shops. You will work primarily within a geographical patch proving surveying expertise and advice to internal customers of The Salvation Army, in turn supporting our work within local communities.
Key Responsibilities: The role carries a heavy emphasis on client relationships and coordination of property related activities and as such, good communication skills are essential as is the ability to simultaneously manage a large number of complex projects. In addition, as a Building Surveyor you will:
1. Undertake property inspections, surveys and audits and manage resultant works ranging from reactive works and ad hoc schemes through to Planned Maintenance Programmes
2. Ensure the client’s responsibilities under the CDM Regulations are carried out
3. Ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with legislative requirements, industry best practice and in conjunction with other Property Department disciplines
To be successful in this role you will have;
4. Good experience of successfully delivering Planned Maintenance Programmes to a multi-property, occupied portfolio
5. A proven record of maintenance inspections, defect diagnosis and repair management to occupied buildings, especially residential
6. Experience of successfully implementing projects with responsibility for delivering the full project management cycle
7. An understanding of statutory compliance and health and safety issues as they affect property
8. A working knowledge of the Equality Act including the ability to carry out Access Audits
9. Experience of working to a pre-determined delivery programme including providing reports on your property activity
10. Full membership of the RICS (Building Surveying Division) or the Chartered Institute of Building and a relevant property related degree or HND (A,I)