Asset Surveyor
- Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils – Great Wenham, Suffolk, C07 6PS
- £42,403 to £49,498 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Full Time, 37 hours per week
- Permanent
Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an Asset Surveyor to join our Investment and Compliance Team. To be successful, you will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.
About the role
Reporting to the Asset and Information Manager, the purpose of this role is to undertake a programme of property condition surveys to Babergh and Mid Suffolk`s housing and corporate stock.
You will:
- review the condition of the properties and complete detailed reports on condition with recommendations for improvements and defect resolution
- assist the Asset & Information Manager in the compilation of detailed property survey programmes
- undertake a series of programme surveys to capture up to date stock information and HHSRS data, including making recommendations for property improvement
- identify any defects during the survey that would breach statutory and/or regulatory requirements, making recommendations for remedial action, including temporary action until a permanent resolution is implemented
- ensure that any defect work identified during the survey is passed to the relevant team for action (Repairs team and/or Programme Team)
- monitor and ensure that all referred defect resolution work (temporary and permanent) is undertaken and completed in-accordance with required timeframes
- ensure data relating to property survey programmes is completed and has been successfully received and uploaded into the Asset database
About you
To be successful, you will need to hold an HND in Building Surveying or equivalent and be a member of RICS, COIB or equivalent.
You will:
- have experience in carrying out internal/external and communal area surveys in individual properties within social housing or a related sector
- be competent at making recommendations and implementing remedial actions to address issues of disrepair
- demonstrate experience of producing schedules of work
- possess knowledge of statutory, regulatory and best practice requirements, including the Decent Homes Standard and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System
- have knowledge of contract law, building construction and regulations
- be able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety legislation, including asbestos and CDM requirements
About us
Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits of working for us
- Great opportunities for learning and development.
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).
- Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing Support Program
- Employee Assist Program
- Health Care Options
For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirect.org) and view `The best things about working for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils (youtube)` to find out what our employees say about working for us.
Our ways of working:
Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
For more information
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification.pdf before applying for this job opportunity.
If you wish to discuss the Hybrid working approach for this role, or for an informal discussion, please contact Richard Spencer on (01449) 724621 or email [email protected] .
Closing date: 5:00pm, 26 August 2024.
When applying, please ensure:
- that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.
- your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS).
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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