Building Surveyor

We are currently recruiting for a temporary Maintenance Surveyor in Borehamwood behalf of a large Housing Provider.

The Maintenance Surveyor will be Responsible for pre/post-inspection and reports for responsive repairs, void works and cyclical repairs within the relevant area of operation, consulting and engaging with customers, leaseholders and with internal and external stakeholders in the region. Ensure the highest customer standards of delivery are achieved, minimal defects, and a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved. Effectively managing the performance and on site progress of Contractors ensuring that works are delivered on time, to a regional budget of £10m, to quality standards and achieve value for money in line with all relevant statutory regulations and compliance

Essential

Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance Level 3

Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. RICS or CIOB

Knowledge of the Social Housing Sector and awareness of its regulations  A demonstrable knowledge of building construction, building standards, planning regulations, regulatory standards, health & safety and other legislation relevant to asset management.

Knowledge of financial management and controls within a contractor management and day to day repairs delivery context and ability to flag adverse spend and mitigate risks of overspends.

Knowledge of effective professional surveying service for responsive repairs, voids and aids and adaptations to high levels of customer satisfaction

Understanding of data management and Intermediate level of experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint IT systems.

Excellent communications skills, both oral and written with colleagues, residents, service providers, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders

Effective liaison skills with staff, residents, service providers, contractors and consultants

Ability to work independently and as part of a team  Management of small projects and an understanding of CDMC

Ability to work in a changing environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines

Ability to follow procedures, plan and prioritise

Ability to write and present technical reports

Negotiating skills

Hourly rate £35ph umbrella. Please reply wiht your updated CV or contact either Mel Applin or Joe Applin on

Kind Regards