Housing Surveyor

A client within the Public Sector based in Somerset is currently recruiting for a Housing Surveyor to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, permanent position, with the ideal candidate having experience working within a local authority within a housing and property environment.

The Role

The key purpose of the role is to provide property surveying services primarily across the Homecare Directorate, while also supporting the wider business when required. This includes identifying, inspecting, and providing solutions to property defects, preparing schedules of work, and offering project management support for minor and major works.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Inspecting and assessing repair requests and property defects, providing technical advice and solutions.
• Investigating technical defects and disrepair cases, conducting property inspections, and preparing written Housing Conditions reports.
• Providing full technical support to the legal department in relation to disrepair or legal claims.
• Offering technical maintenance advice, working closely with operations managers, supervisors, trade staff, and contractors.
• Conducting Disabled Facility Grant application approvals, including progress and post-inspection of works.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will require:

• A relevant degree or HND/HNC in Building Surveying or an equivalent construction-related qualification.
• Experience in building maintenance or building surveying.
• A full driving licence and access to own transport, or the ability to travel efficiently.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) (advantageous).
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and is therefore offering up to �46,200 p/a + additional benefits.

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amy at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for you, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a �250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.