Building Surveyor Repairs and Maintenance

Title: Building Surveyor repairs and maintenance

Contract Type: Permanent 35 hours per week

Location: Old Trafford, Greater Manchester

Persona: Agile Working (site office and homeworking)

Salary: £41,168 to £44,000 per annum

 

Closing date for completed application 2^nd June at 11pm

Interview date 11^th June at L&Q’s Office in Old Trafford

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Property Surveyor within the Direct Maintenance team in Manchester. Reporting to the Repairs Manager, the main responsibilities of the role are:

 

• To carry out detailed property inspections to all types of domestic properties across all contract areas, including complex repairs issues, Damp & Mould reviews
• To carry out pre & post-property inspections to all void and tenanted properties across all contract areas
• To produce accurate reports, work orders and specifications using Nat Fed SOR’s
• To monitors sub-contractor works for quality VFM and customer satisfaction.
• To be fully aware of and to carry out the role in line with the organisations complaints policy and procedures.
• To manage budgets in line with budget constraints and variations
• To document the necessary photographic evidence as and when required on repairs and void recharges, disrepair claims, insurance claims etc.
• To deal with loss adjusters and insurance work relating to fire, flood, damage and theft.
• Inspections/site visits related to Complaints, Councillor, MP enquires through to resolution.
• Supporting the Management of Disrepair claims through site inspections/reports

You will have a wide range of specialist skills including property surveying, both internal and external and a good understanding of construction and building methods gained by previous experience in a similar role.

 

Health and safety is of paramount importance in this role and we expect our Surveyors to be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of Health and Safety and compliance at all times.

 

The Direct Maintenance Surveyors will have a knowledge of contract and housing law and will have ideally worked for Housing Associations or Local Authorities.

 

A large part of this role will involve carrying out inspections on L&Q properties, then providing technical advice to the team and managing complex projects including liaising with residents and contractors, and other third parties as necessary. Candidates will have had extensive experience in carrying out specifications of jobs and will be confident in providing costings and recommendations. You will be able to produce condition reports.

 

Customer Service is at the forefront of everything we do. Our Surveyors will aim to create a positive impact on our residents’ lives and will be passionate and act with determination to resolve resident complaints and issues.

 

You will be able to influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and will have excellent communication skills. You will have had experience working with contractors and managing contracts.

 

This is a socially rewarding role with an opportunity to make a real difference.

 

If you believe you have the qualities we are after and are interested in working for an organisation that can really make a difference to people’s lives, then please apply without delay.

 

Candidates will need to have a valid manual driving licence.

 

Early applications are advised. We reserve the right to close the advert early. Once the advert is closed no further applications will be accepted, 

Our commitments

 

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them.  This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.

 

In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.

 

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life.  Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing.  In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.

 

We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion.  We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.

 

We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.

L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 108,000 homes, primarily across London and North West of England.

As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy.

Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.