Surveyor

Posted 30 August 2023
Salary £26-£30 per hour on an umbrella basis
LocationLeicester
Job type Temporary
Discipline Property Management & Construction Recruitment
ReferencePROF_43861
Contact NameDaniel Bennett

Job description

Our client, based in the East Midlands, is currently recruiting for a surveyor, on a 4-week temporary contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is £26-£30 per hour on an Umbrella basis.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with Surveying within social housing, will be able to hit the ground running and hold a full UK Driving License.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Undertaking reactive, void and stock condition surveys on communal social housing properties (extra care supported schemes) within the designated region

  • Monitoring programme performance, quality standards and ensure good liaison and excellent communications with staff, stakeholders and residents

  • Ensuring that contractors are regularly monitored for quality, performance and value and hold operational meetings regarding KPI’s, expenditure and Health & Safety issues

  • Inspecting properties for component lifecycle analysis, including kitchens, bathrooms and roofs

  • Liaising and correspond with the repair team to ensure building and maintenance issues are comprehensively involved

  • Completing reviews of previous recommendations for asbestos and fire, ensuring work was completed and making note of any incomplete work

Experience required:

  • Experience required in Social Housing

  • Experience working with customers within housing

  • Experience working with surveying within social housing

  • Experience undertaking stock condition surveys on domestic properties

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Risk assessment and management

  • Compliance and due diligence

  • Strong communication skills

  • Knowledge and understanding of the life cycle analysis

Working hours:

  • 35 hours per week

  • Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

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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