Property Surveyor

Location: Manchester

Salary: £42,720

Reporting into theProperty Condition Manager,you willprovideafull rangeofPropertySurveyingdutiesto support the AssetManagement and RepairsTeamsin support ofdeliveringtheobjectivesof theAsset Management and Sustainability Strategies.

Whatyoullbe doing

• Providea professional building surveyingroleto support the development of investment projects, including diagnostic surveys, detailed technical reports, feasibility studies, costings, and producing detailed project specifications / bills quantities / schedules of work and tender documentation.
• Providetechnical advice and support toassistcolleagues including property appraisals and reports, highlighting any issues that would affect theperformanceofour properties, to support decisions on divesting andacquiringhousing stock.
• Work with regionalrepairs and tenancy management teamstoidentifyproperty condition issues,diagnosingthe cause, and coordinatinga response across teams, includingissuingrepairs, updating condition data, instructing specialist surveys,procuring,and managing remediation works.
• Project manage complexprojects,coordinatingand communicatingwith stakeholders, ensuringtimescales and budgets aremaintained, and that parties are keptinformed at all times.
• Supporting theAsset Strategy teamin continuously improving the collection and interpretation ofpropertyinformationthrough the completion of stock condition surveys, HHSRS assessments, andotherspecialist surveys such as M&E, damp, and structural inspections.
• Provideadviceand support to customers in how to manage conditions within the home.
• Carry out post inspections following completion of complex repairs, customer improvements, or third party works to ourproperties.
• Undertake training asappropriate tomaintainan effective knowledge of current regulations.

Whatyoullneed

• Experience working as a Building or Property Surveyor or equivalentrolein the construction industry, including contract and project management of planned investment and maintenance.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CIOB (Desirable).
• Excellent understanding of building pathology, and the ability to investigate, diagnose and provide solutions to complex property queries and building defects.
• Good understandingof building regulations,polices and best practice.Undertake training asappropriate tothe post and to keep abreast of developments across the housing profession.
• Knowledge of building constructionandregulations, planning regulations, health & safety, building and fire safety, andregulatory standards relevant to social housingpropertymanagement.
• A competent level of computer literacyand familiarity with mobile survey solutions.
• Demonstrable experience of deliveringhigh levelsofcustomerservice.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to complete tasks inan accurateandtimelymanner.
• Experience of managing minor/major works projects.
• Full driving licence and own vehicle.

What we need from you

• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to communicate data effectively.
• Highly organised, reliable, and target-driven, with excellent time management and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing
• A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities
• Respecting professional boundaries andconducting yourself in a professional manner at all times. xbpsjku
• A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity
• An ability to work in uncertainty
• To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity, and respect for diversity

What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment

• PensionDC scheme (upto 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places)
• WPAHealthcarescheme starts at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available per year (optionto increase & add family members)
• WaysofWorkingWe offer some hybrid and flexible working
• Annual leaveStart at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 dayswithin 5 years+ Bank Holidays
• Reward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual rewards for going above & beyond
• Professional feesThe business pays the cost of one professionalrole relatedmembership fee for each colleague
• The Market Placehigh street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more
• Wage StreamYou can access savings opportunities andearly accessto wages
• Health andWellbeingInitiativesOur colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physicalwellbeingand financial wellbeing

At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work.