Senior Building Surveyor

To act as lead surveyor in all surveying activities by providing qualified
and comprehensive advice and support on a range of property issues, ensuring
that our housing stock value is maximised through effective surveying and
maintenance practices. To mentor junior surveyors or inspectors and other
colleagues within the team. To provide support and expert guidance to regular contacts, driving continuous improvements and high standards.

The surveying department activities include damp and mould, fire risk assessment remedials, mutual exchanges, EPC’s, retrofit assessments, insurance claims, home improvements, structural repairs etc. You will be asked to carry out surveys of this type within your own area of expertise. You will need to be organised, disciplined and flexible; around 60% of your time will be spent ‘on-site’ whilst the remainder of the time is office based. The work is interesting and varied. You will work alongside a team who are passionate, friendly and knowledgeable – an ideal place to develop your skills and experience and share your own expertise.

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Provide qualified and comprehensive advice and support on a range of property issues to Regular Contacts. 
• Mentor, coach and develop the Building Surveyors, Property Inspectors and other colleagues in the Surveying Services Team.
• Line-manage the Assistant Building Surveyors ensuring that they are working effectively and efficiently and ensuring they are adequately supported.
• Provision of effective and comprehensive advice and support on property related issues to support effective asset management within normal regulatory constraints including HHSRS, Decent Homes, FHH, planning, building regulations, and party wall matters.
• Support the development team, with advice, so there is an efficient process for handover, so defects are reduced during the early life of new property assets. When asked to do so, attend new-build familiarisation visits, and record all information as Paradigm policy. As required, assist development with snagging and defect inspections.
• Arising from any survey or inspection, to assess and report on Disrepair, HHSRS, Fitness for Human Habitation, or Decent Homes.
• Monitor and manage associated operations costs / budgets.
• Using team reports ensure that KPIs are met and assist the Surveying Services Manager to ensure requests for surveys are responded to promptly

What’s in it for you: The Department is made up of around 14 people within the wider Property directorate of just under 300 employees, the majority of these are our directly employed Technicians/Tradespeople. The department is led by an experienced Chartered Surveyor who will work with you to enable you to be the best that you can be in your role. There will be opportunities to develop your skills further with a wide range of surveying activities and engagement with other teams and departments. Whilst we cannot promise promotion, there is a clear progression pathway within the team or there may be opportunities within the wider directorate. At Paradigm we have a strong track record of promotion and talent development from within, with 25% of our vacancies being filled internally. We offer a competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday to start plus 3 at Christmas/New year, pension scheme, we will also pay for 1 professional subscription per year and offer up to 3 paid volunteering days each year for our employees to give something back to the community.

To be successful in this role you should have:

• Professional Qualification (MRICS, MCIOB) Preferred OR equivalent experience
• Minimum qualification of a HND in Building Construction or degree in Building Surveying with a minimum of 5 years’ formal surveying experience
• Experience of managing large projects from inception to completion including property alterations and / or energy efficiency
• Experience of monitoring project budgets, forms of contract, specifications and contributing to budget preparation
• Experience of managing consultants and contractors
• Knowledge of building contract forms JCT
• A team player with the ability to communicate well across all levels and support colleagues
• Computer literate
• A customer focused approach
• Able to undertake inspections and report against HHSRS
• A full driving licence and vehicle, insured for business use, is required.

Our profits go into building more homes for people who need them and not in to paying dividends to shareholders. Does this appeal to you? Would you like to work for a great team, where you can add value and have a personal impact on the future success of our business? You could be a few clicks away from a rewarding career with us.

Work pattern: Mon-Fri 37 hrs p/w: 9-5.30pm Mon-Thurs, 9-5pm Fri with some flexibility.

We will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time, therefore reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published date should a suitable candidate be identified.