Our client, a reputable Local Authority, is currently recruiting for a permanent Area Property Surveyor.

The position, based in Hampshire, is due to start immediately on a full-time basis, with a salary of £41,418 per annum.

The ideal candidate will have experience of a similar position within the social housing maintenance sector, experience of specifying and ordering works and hold a full UK Driving License.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Affecting the implementation of the Council’s policies concerning the maintenance of the Council’s Housing property portfolio

• Advising, diagnosing and specifying maintenance work required to mitigate disrepair challenges

• Diagnosing and specifying maintenance work required to eliminate damp and mould within the Councils housing stock

• Assisting in carrying out condition surveys as part of the Council’s wider stock condition/asset management plan

• Surveying, evaluating, programming, implementing, overseeing, and certifying schedules of work within the district in empty (void) properties, including quality control inspections

• Affecting the implementation of the Council’s policies concerning the maintenance of the Council’s Housing property portfolio

• Liaising with all other divisional staff members to ensure effective works co-ordination

• Holding responsibility for the achievement of performance standards and financial targets for works within a designated area

Experience required:

• 5 years’ experience working in the social housing maintenance sector

• Experience specifying and ordering works for the renovation of occupies and vacant properties

• Experience working within a team

• Experience of using the Orchard computer system

• Experience in using Microsoft Office applications

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations

• Qualified to HNC/HND level

• Ability to work under pressure

Working hours:

• Monday – Thursday, 8.30am-5pm

• Friday, 8.30am-4pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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