BDS Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Property Surveyor to join the Property Services team with our housing client in South Manchester.. The role has a wide range of duties including the pre-inspection of day-to-day responsive repairs, major and minor adaptations as well as legal disrepair and insurance claims. The role covers a small patch and is offered on a hybrid approach.
Contract: Temp ongoing for at least 3 months with opportunity to extend of become permanent for the right person.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm
Pay rates: From £21.30 paye or £27.50 umbrella (£43,000 Per Annum)
Duties
* Completion of pre and post inspection of day-to-day responsive repairs as well as legal disrepairs, major and minor adaptations and insurance claims
* Ensuring tenant queries, requests and complaints are investigated and dealt with accordingly
* Provision of technical advice to both customers and colleagues
* Ensuring that all remedial works are completed in line with health and safety requirements
* Co-ordination and supervision of day-to-day repairs, major and minor adaptations
* Preparation of specifications and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.
* Supervision of contractors ensuring quality of work and response times meet the required standards and SLAs
* Working as a team and communicating with all stakeholders
Criteria:
Sound knowledge of building construction and maintenance
Experienced in surveying repairs & maintenance and damp and mold on tenant properties
HNC (Building Construction) or equivalent qualification.
Previous experience of working as a Property Surveyor in a social housing environment is desirable coupled with knowledge of current building and housing legislation.
A good working knowledge of Schedule of rates is helpful.
Full UK driving license and vehicle
Excellent IT and problem-solving skills