Surveyor (Wiltshire)

Dawson Jones Recruitment is supporting a client in Wiltshire with the recruitment of a Surveyor to provide technical surveying expertise across a geographical portfolio of properties.

The role will also involve contract management responsibility for a defined planned maintenance programme across the region, ensuring works are delivered effectively, to the required standards and in line with organisational objectives.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of the organisation's wider vision and Corporate Strategy, supporting a positive culture and continued organisational effectiveness.

• Managing and delivering planned maintenance programmes through external contractors, including minor works, refurbishment projects and cyclical programmes.
• Undertaking a range of property surveys covering planned works, responsive repairs, void properties and communal areas.
• Surveying void properties and identifying works required to ensure homes meet the organisation's lettable standard, managing works through to completion.
• Investigating repairs reported by customers, completing post-inspections and identifying any additional works required.
• Undertaking domestic and commercial building surveys, providing technical advice on construction defects, disrepair, dilapidations and other property-related issues.
• Producing detailed technical reports setting out survey findings, recommended remedial solutions, estimated costs and appropriate safe methods of work.
• Supporting the delivery of health and safety and compliance programmes, including fire safety-related works.
• Providing surveying and contract administration support across maintenance services within your allocated region.
• Managing assigned major works and cyclical programmes, monitoring delivery against programme, cost, quality and customer satisfaction requirements.
• Monitoring contractor and supplier performance, identifying issues at an early stage and supporting appropriate remedial action.
• Providing technical advice to colleagues on relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, including Planning and Building Regulations.

• Relevant qualification in Construction, Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong surveying and contract management experience within social housing.
• Experience across planned maintenance, repairs, voids, refurbishment and major works.
• Good knowledge of building regulations, Health & Safety and residential maintenance legislation.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience of contractor performance and project delivery.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence or the ability to travel across the allocated area.

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