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Building Surveyor

Manchester Permanent £47,700 - £47,700 per year View Job Description
Are you a skilled Building Surveyor with a passion for improving housing conditions and enhancing communities? The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the successful end-to-end delivery of a diverse range of investment programmes, ensuring a strong focus on customer care at every stage.
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  • Work life balance
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

About Our Client

I am working in partnership with a leading provider of social housing solutions committed to delivering high-quality homes and services to our residents. With a focus on sustainability, affordability, and community engagement, we strive to create safe and comfortable living environments that meet the needs of individuals and families.

Job Description

  • Deliver planned investment works as directed by the Investment Programme Manager, aligned with Asset and Sustainability Strategies.
  • Oversee design, procurement, management, and delivery of diverse projects, ensuring customer satisfaction, quality, and health and safety compliance.
  • Act as contract administrator, ensuring projects adhere to building regulations and statutory legislation.
  • Implement financial and procurement controls, including valuations, variations, payments, and invoices.
  • Balance priorities to meet targets, deliver successful projects, and achieve desired outcomes.
  • Collaborate with project teams, clients, and customers to ensure smooth project delivery and high customer satisfaction.
  • Continuously seek service improvements through customer feedback.
  • Ensure specifications and products meet Asset Management and Sustainability Strategy requirements.
  • Pre-plan and deliver multiple works projects, managing risks to ensure safety.
  • Monitor site work in line with regulations, ensuring safety for all.
  • Manage project handovers and ensure contractors provide relevant data.
  • Handle contractor disputes appropriately and in line with contracts.
  • Lead operational meetings with suppliers and subcontractors supporting planned investment works.
  • Understand and deliver business priorities, objectives, and performance indicators.
  • Accurately record data, reporting quality issues to the Insight, Intelligence & Performance Team.
  • Resolve customer complaints collaboratively, learning from mistakes to improve the overall experience.
  • Support the organisation's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion commitments, fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace.

The Successful Applicant

  • HNC or Equivalent
  • Proven experience as a Building Surveyor, preferably within the social housing sector.
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, building regulations, and health and safety standards.
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage resources effectively.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and build positive relationships.

What's on Offer

  • Pension scheme
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment
Contact
Mitchell Davies
Quote job ref
JN-122024-6618376
Phone number
+44 161 829 0491

Job summary

Job function
Property
Subsector
Property / Building Surveyor
Sector
Property
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mitchell Davies
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0491
Job reference
JN-122024-6618376