About the role
Housing Services are looking for a qualified and experienced Surveyor to work within its Repairs and Maintenance team.
The role is to carry out comprehensive in-house technical surveying and inspection relating to repairs, maintenance and refurbishment.
You will need experience of surveying domestic properties, contract management and of management of property related projects
A technical expert with excellent communication skills you will collaborate with colleagues and contractors to ensure the 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 and investment
Please refer to the job specification for required qualifications and experience
About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time.
As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way
Benefits of working for Bury Council
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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.
Next steps
For further information please contact Andy Weekes, Repairs and Voids Manager - A.Weekes@bury.gov.uk