What we are looking for
We are currently looking for dedicated Building Surveyor to oversee and manage our organisation's assets and housing stock. This role involves preparing work specifications, liaising with sub-contractors, and recording work completion. The role holder will manage invoices, conduct inspections, and support the Repairs Team in managing contractors to ensure targets are met. Additionally, the Surveyor will act as a customer contact for repair issues, addressing complaints and queries, and coordinating aids and adaptation work. The role also includes participating in tenant and resident meetings, providing advice, and reviewing and producing new procedures for the team.
About Us:
BD Group was created by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to create positive economic, environmental and social change. We are facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.
Duties:
- Prepare work specifications and liaise with sub-contractors.
- Record work completion, manage invoices, and conduct inspections.
- Support the Repairs Team in managing contractors and monitor performance.
- Work with Repairs Supervisors to ensure targets are met.
- Participate in tenant and resident meetings, providing advice and articles.
- Act as a customer contact for repair issues, addressing complaints and queries.
- Coordinate aids and adaptation work, securing funding if needed.
- Review and produce new procedures for the team.
- Work at various office locations as required.
- Conduct induction meetings with new employees and sub-contractors.
- Handle commercial queries and provide advice to Line Managers.
- Support formal meetings like disciplinaries and grievances.
- Maintain personnel files and complete filing/archiving.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Membership or accreditation with a relevant professional body, such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), is highly desirable or relevant proven experience within the field.
- Full clean manual UK driving Licence.
- Experience in building surveying, particularly in dealing with damp and mould issues.
- Experience in managing reactive repairs and maintenance projects, preferably within the social housing sector.
- Experience in planning, coordinating, and overseeing maintenance projects from start to finish.
- Strong understanding of building construction, materials, and methods, particularly related to damp and mould issues.
- Ability to assess building conditions, identify issues, and develop effective solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues promptly and effectively.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely completion of all tasks.
- High level of accuracy in preparing works specifications, conducting inspections, and managing documentation.
Working Arrangements:
Working pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Location: Barking & Dagenham.
Other: A DBS check will be required for this role.
Benefits:
- In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:
- Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!
- Private Medical Insurance
- Group Life Assurance
- Competitive Salaries
- Pension Scheme
- Paid Holidays from 21-26 days
- Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance achievable
- Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Career development and training
- Great offices & local amenities including our Lab Café
- Free parking @ The Cube
- A GREAT TEAM!
To Apply:
If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you are keen to be considered for this role, please apply as soon as possible and do not wait until the closing date.
REF-216 835