London, UK
Building Surveyor
Origin Housing
£51,597
Full-time
Description
Building Surveyor - £51,597
Origin – Great homes, positive people and strong communities
An inspiring past and a bright future
A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.
Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.
The role – Building Surveyor
As a Building Surveyor, you will work for our Property Maintenance Team diagnosing, tracking and managing all reactive related repairs and voids for our outer London stock. This role gives the successful candidate the opportunity to improve the lives of residents by using their technical expertise to correctly diagnose repairs, overseeing them until completion, whilst maintaining a high standard.
What you’ll do
You will
Responsible for diagnosing and managing reactive and complex repairs from start to finish.
Carrying out pre and post void inspections.
Reviewing contractors variations, quotes or requests to ensure they are in line with contract and provide value for money.
What you’ll need
We’re looking for someone who has:
Technical expertise in managing and taking ownership until resolution of reactive repairs and voids.
Proactive in identifying and addressing any repair or defect issue which may escalate if not addressed swiftly.
Team player who can work collaboratively to get the job done.
Excellent communication and report writing skills.
Flexible and willing to go the extra mile.
Our Values
Our core values are at the heart of how we work
Take the lead
Create energy
Build trust
Be generous
Stay grounded
Remember the little things
We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Our benefits to you
Origin’s ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.
A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
Competitive salary of £52,000
2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days
A pension scheme with contributions up to 8% of your salary
Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay
Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians
Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase
Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance
Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more
Free employee assistance programme
Opportunities to join staff network groups
Refer a friend bonus
We’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.
Tell us your story
We are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the job description for Building Surveyor outlined above.
Closing date for applications: 27 June 2024
Interviews will be held: (28th June 2024 onwards)
Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.
Expiry date: 27/06/2024
Building Surveyor
Company
Origin Housing
Salary
£51,597
Job Type
Full-time
Location
London, UK
Our Commitments
Disability Confident
Armed Forces Covenant
LGBTQIA+ Allies
Building Diverse Workforces
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