Maintenance Surveyor

Are you a Maintenance Surveyor, seeking a new permanent job in the Southampton area? My client has an immediate opportunity for a Surveyor to join their Property Services team on a permanent basis. The successful applicant will provide surveying capability in relation to identifying, inspecting, and providing solutions to problems and defects with housing stock.

Responsibilities

• Prepare schedules of work and project management support in relation to minor/major works where the technical surveying level is appropriate to specify and oversee the resulting works.
• Work within defined geographical areas of the organisation, with a flexible approach to covering the wider geography as and when required.
• Provide technical leadership to a variety of multi-disciplined projects which are delivered by in-house teams and external approved contractors ensuring the business maintains compliance with its statutory obligations and meets its customer expectations
• Inspect and assess any repair requests and defects where an immediate repair may not be appropriate, and technical advice is required to identify and advise on appropriate solutions.
• Investigate technical defects or cases of disrepair as required, to include inspection of the property and provide written Housing Conditions reports as appropriate.
• Provide full technical support to legal department in respect of disrepair or legal claims received.
• Obtain quotations (when required) for repairs and/or specialist works from subcontractors
• Technical approval of Disabled Facility Grant applications and the associated works, including progress and post inspection of site and completed works.
• Carry out property inspections to assess component replacement dates and advice regarding inclusion of works within Planned Maintenance Programmes.

Requirements

• Experience in building maintenance or building surveying
• Relevant degree or HND/HNC level in Building Surveying or equivalent construction related qualification.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport.

To apply, please attach a copy of your CV