Disrepair Surveyor
£50,000
Milton Keynes
Permanent, Full Time
Are you a skilled surveyor who cares about quality living conditions? Join us as a Disrepair Surveyor and lead the charge in tackling damp, condensation, and mould problems. You'll ensure top-quality work, making a real difference in people's lives and leaving our customers smiling!
What you'll be doing
- Overseeing all aspects of disrepair works from start to finish.
- adherence to contracts, KPIs, and value for money in efficiency, economy, and effectiveness.
- Identifying defects, preparing detailed reports, schedules of repairs, and associated specifications and estimates.
- Offering expert guidance on building defects, diagnosis, and remedial recommendations.
- Conducting thorough surveys, producing accurate reports, and recommending appropriate remedial work, especially for damp and disrepair issues.
- Adhering to legal and regulatory requirements, Grand Union's standing orders, and financial regulations.
- Assisting in the technical growth of colleagues within Property Services.
- Embracing evolving duties as the role develops within Property Operations.
What we're looking for
- A Degree in Building Surveying (or similar field)
- A full UK driving license
- Excellent customer service
- Project management skills
- Risk identification and management
- Accountability
- Positive and outcome-focused attitude
- Advising, supporting, and mentoring colleagues
- Excellent communication skills
- Report writing skills
- Experience with disrepair service in social housing
- Knowledge of repair techniques and disrepair legislation
- Understanding of pre/post inspection processes and building pathology
Perks of working at Grand Union
- Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service
- Generous pension scheme - employer contribution up to 10%.
- Extra day's leave for no sickness absence in the financial year.
- Christmas week off (no need to use your annual leave allowance!)
- Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- Paid emergency and compassionate leave.
- Life assurance (2x salary).
- Generous sick pay.
- Free annual flu jabs.
- Paid qualification.
- Plus more - check out the full list of benefits in the attached document!
If you're passionate about improving living conditions and have the skills to manage our disrepair processes, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join Grand Union and help us provide safe, high-quality homes for our community!
Important information
We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.
A full UK driving license is essential for this role.
?This role requires DBS clearance (we will provide the check)
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.
Closing Date: 19th September 2024
Interviews: 1st October 2024