Property Surveyor

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