Building Surveyor (6-month fixed term contract)
Red Kite Community Housing is offering a fixed term contract in building surveying. The role involves leading a small team of Technical Officers and supporting the Repair and Voids Manager with day‑to‑day repairs, voids, and minor works projects that aim to protect or improve our tenants’ homes.
Pay range
This range is provided by Red Kite Community Housing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Responsibilities
* Lead a small team of Technical Officers and support the Repair and Voids Manager with the delivery of day‑to‑day repairs, voids and minor works projects that aim to protect or improve tenants’ homes.
* Work closely with tenants and senior managers to deliver excellent, cost‑effective building maintenance solutions and improvement services.
* Provide assistance and expertise in the delivery of legal disrepair works, environmental health orders and complex cases.
* Negotiate to effectively resolve issues directly with tenants; where this is not possible, work swiftly and diligently through relevant formal processes and engage support when required.
* Build effective working relationships with colleagues, managers, partners and tenants.
* Collaborate with the Repairs and Voids Manager to establish and monitor key performance targets and supervise technical staff to maintain service delivery.
* Take the lead on managing disrepair and property insurance claims to agreed deadlines.
* Oversee day‑to‑day tasks and minor projects to minimise risks.
* Participate in office rotas, including out‑of‑hours, to provide a responsive repair service.
Qualifications
* Hold a relevant qualification such as a BSc in building surveying or equivalent RICS/CIOB status.
* Full, valid driving licence.
* Independent problem‑solver and confident decision‑maker.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proven ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, managers, partners and tenants.
Employment type
Temporary (6‑month fixed term contract).
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