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Your new role

What you'll need to succeed
Education and Qualifications:

• A degree in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related field, is essential. This provides the foundational knowledge required for the role.

Professional Experience:

• Proven experience as a housing surveyor is crucial. Ideally, this experience should be within housing.
• Familiarity with planned maintenance, asset surveying, and roofing projects (especially RAC concrete roofing) is highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Building Defects Knowledge: You should have a solid understanding of common building defects, structural issues, and maintenance practices. Surveying Tools:
  Proficiency in using surveying tools and software is essential for accurate assessments and reporting.
• Project Management:
  Strong project management skills are necessary to oversee maintenance programs and roofing projects effectively.

Communication and Stakeholder Management:

• Excellent communication skills are vital. You’ll interact with residents, colleagues, contractors, and external partners.
• Stakeholder management involves building positive relationships with various parties involved in housing maintenance.

Attention to Detail:

• As a surveyor, you’ll need to pay close attention to details during inspections, assessments, and reporting.
• Identifying defects and risks accurately ensures effective decision-making.

Problem-Solving Abilities:

• Housing maintenance often involves solving complex problems. Being resourceful and finding practical solutions is essential.

Regulatory Knowledge:

• Familiarise yourself with relevant industry standards and safety regulations. Compliance is critical in housing management.

Teamwork and collaboration:

• Work closely with colleagues, contractors, and other stakeholders. A collaborative approach ensures successful outcomes.

Adaptability and Flexibility:

• The housing industry can be dynamic. Being adaptable and open to change is advantageous.

Ethical Conduct:

• Uphold professional ethics and integrity in all interactions.
• Treat residents and colleagues with respect and fairness.

What you'll get in return

• An hourly rate of up to £30 per hour depending on experience.
• Positive work environment with a supportive team, which has been newly restructured.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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