Building Surveyor

BDS Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join the Property Services team with our housing client in South Manchester.. The role has a wide range of duties including the pre-inspection of day-to-day responsive repairs, major and minor adaptations as well as legal disrepair and insurance claims. The role covers a small patch. Contract: Permanent Position Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm Pay rates: £43,044 Per Annum, 25 holidays per year including bank holidays, holidays increase per year served. Duties * Completion of pre and post inspection of day-to-day responsive repairs as well as legal disrepairs, major and minor adaptations and insurance claims * Ensuring tenant queries, requests and complaints are investigated and dealt with accordingly * Provision of technical advice to both customers and colleagues * Ensuring that all remedial works are completed in line with health and safety requirements * Co-ordination and supervision of day-to-day repairs, major and minor adaptations * Preparation of specifications and documents in accordance with policies and procedures. * Supervision of contractors ensuring quality of work and response times meet the required standards and SLAs * Working as a team and communicating with all stakeholders Criteria: Sound knowledge of building construction and maintenance Experienced in surveying repairs & maintenance and damp and mold on tenant properties HNC (Building Construction) or equivalent qualification. Previous experience of working as a Property Surveyor in a social housing environment is desirable coupled with knowledge of current building and housing legislation. A good working knowledge of Schedule of rates is helpful. Full UK driving license and vehicle Excellent IT and problem-solving skills