Job Title: Property Surveyor (Reactive)
Type: Permanent
Sector: Social Housing (residential)
Location: Cardiff (properties across South Wales)
Salary: £38,000
Hours: 35 per week
BRC are working with a housing association based in Cardiff who are currently recruiting for 2 Surveyors on a permanent basis. One role is focusing on Planned Major Works in relation to Decarbonisation and the other role is doing reactive day to day surveying. This is a small housing association with properties based across South Wales, predominately in Cardiff & surrounds, RCT, and the Gwent valley.
You will be responsible for an effective repairs and maintenance service to homes across South Wales, and to contribute to the long-term strategic planning for property services.
Job specification – Reactive
To ensure the provision of day-to-day responsive maintenance services to all homes owned and managed by the Association
To deliver an effective and efficient responsive programme
To assist in improvements to services to maintain innovation, good practice, and value for money
To establish a good working relationship with residents through regular scheme visits and repairs inspections
To provide technical knowledge and expertise, and to support Management Team by actively contributing to strategic discussions and planning,
To oversee vacant home inspections, liaising with Operations colleagues and arranging for required works to be carried out
To carry out day to day reactive repairs inspections when required and arrange for necessary works to be completed
To lead on reports of Damp and mould, ensuring a proactive and ‘kindness First’ approach is taken to keep homes and residents safe.
Person Specification
Relevant HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent in a construction related subject
Experience of undertaking stock condition surveying
Experience of working within the social housing sector
Experience of Health & Safety and compliance in social housing
Strong Maintenance and Repair skills background
Experience of engaging and managing contractors
Experience of working with residents
Working knowledge of the requirements of WHQS 2023
Working knowledge of Fitness for Human Habitation (FFHH)
A good working knowledge of landlord health and safety and compliance requirements
Full driving licence with access to a vehicle with business insurance.
Benefits
Competitive Salary
25 days annual leave increasing by one day each year to a maximum of 30 days, plus the designated statutory bank holidays. In addition, you will receive two ex gratia days to use at Christmas.
A generous Defined Contribution (DC) Scheme with an 8% employer contribution with life cover.
Agile working to promote a good work-life balance.
Occupational sick leave scheme
Learning and Development opportunities.
To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications and a short written supporting statement.
This job will close on Friday 15th November.
For more information on this role please call Emma Keir on
