Our client, based in South Manchester, is currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor on a permanent basis.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience in the sector, however this requirement can be flexible.

Duties will include (but not limited to):

• Delivering multiple construction projects concurrently, working closely with Occupational Therapists to deliver property adaptations
• Conducting feasibility surveys, producing specifications, and monitoring disabled adaptations on-site
• Coordinating with in-house architects to manage domestic extensions from inception to completion, including statutory planning and building regulation compliance
• Assisting with project-specific financial controls, including approving valuations, variations, payments, and invoices
• Collaborating with project teams, clients, and customers to ensure smooth project delivery and achievement of objectives
• Investigating and resolving customer complaints of a technical nature
• Monitoring site work in accordance with contractors’ method statements and CDM 2015 requirements, ensuring health and safety compliance
• Ensuring an excellent customer experience that meets and exceeds expectations

Experience required:

• HNC or HND in Building Surveying (desirable)

Working hours (add/delete as appropriate):

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday - 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm

About you

• Experience as a Building Surveyor delivering disabled adaptations, capital investment
  projects, and maintenance and refurbishment contracts within the social housing
  sector
• Experience of working on DFG/Adaptation contracts desirable, but not essential
• SMSTS qualification or other equivalent Health and Safety qualification
• Experience of procurement, cost evaluation and project control and an understanding
  of contractor performance within a social housing environment
• Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation, in particular the requirements
  under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders

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

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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