Our client, based in the West Midlands, are recruiting for a Maintenance Surveyor on a full-time, permanent basis.

This position offers an annual salary of £38,223 per annum, a 19% pension contribution and flexible working.

The ideal candidate will have experience of planned programmes of work, contract administration and budgetary management. They must hold a minimum of a HNC or equivalent to be considered.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Undertaking feasibility studies and stock condition surveys, and preparing specifications and schedule of works for possible remedial works

• Providing regular updates of expenditure on capital budgets and performance of the services

• Maintaining financial and statistical records for all capital works including any special projects

• Monitoring and supervising contractors to ensure an effective and efficient delivery of work/contract

• Preparing and presenting regular progress and performance of contracts following monthly contract meetings

• Carrying out pre and post inspections of void properties and preparing detailed schedule of works for contractors, obtaining necessary quotations in accordance with the Corporate Procurement Rules

• Carrying out surveys of specialist projects/works and compiling information to assist with the preparation of specifications and other contract documents, including measured surveys

• Leading changes to move towards a more proactive and preventative approach to tackling damp and mould issues

• Delivering all reactive, void property, service charge, and estate management maintenance activities

Experience required:

• Experience and knowledge of repairs and maintenance

• Experience of contract administration

• Experience of budgetary management

• Experience of planned programmes of work

• Experience of Health and Safety –CDM/Asbestos

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• At least 3 years post qualification experience working in a building / surveying environment

• Knowledge of statutory legislation, financial and contractual regulations

• Well-developed knowledge of Building Regulations and compliance

• Knowledge of Contract Procurement

• Knowledge of Decent Homes Standards

• Good understanding of Schedule of Rates

• HNC/Professional qualification in building construction related field and/or related qualification and an additional 2 years post qualification experience of capital contracts and project management or considerable experience in a similar role

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working

• Flexible working days

• 19% pension contribution

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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