Surveyor #0008A09F1

Admin/Office Skills, Administration, Allocations, Attention to detail, BPSS Checked, Business Rates, Clerical, Data Analysis, Data Input, DBS - Admin, Desktop Publishing, Document Management, Event Coordination, Faxing, GDPR Knowledge, Good Communication Skills, IT Literate, Maintaining Office Records, Making Appointments, Meeting Chairing, Meeting Planning, Minute Taking, MS Excel, MS Word, Order Processing, Ordering Office Supplies, Organised, Outlook, PowerPoint, Predicting, Prioritising, QuickBooks, Reception, Record Keeping, Shorthand, Skills, Spreadsheets, Time & Billing, Transcription, Typing from Dictation, Video Conference Preparation
Huddersfield
March 13, 2024
£15 - £19 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

Surveyor to create detailed survey on various local government properties. Reporting on Damp& Mould, disrepair, Rising damp and general repairs to property.

Surveying Qualification would be advantageous but not essential however a good all round knowledge of building trades is essential for the role.

Applicant to be courteous, have good customer relation’s as the work is customer focused, experience with excel Spreadsheets being able to update/record information.

Experience in local authority voids, Damp works and Fire Safety would be advantageous.

PURPOSE

As a proactive Surveyor the post holder will support the Team Leader and deliver the operational duties of their service/business area. The post holder will work with colleagues across the organisation in line with KNH’s core behaviours and values and contribute to the delivery of the organisation’s purpose, vision and objectives, ensuring positive outcomes for the business and KNH customers. A key component of the role will be to directly contribute to delivering high performance and continuous improvement within the service/business area in line with KNH’s Service Plans, Medium Term Financial Plan, the joint Delivery Plan and Kirklees Council’s key objectives to deliver a customer focused service. The post holder will provide technical expertise on all aspects of building maintenance and surveying, including preparation of detailed specifications, planning and monitoring work, and contribute towards the Asset Management Plan. There are a number of areas within the Surveying function, including Mechanical, Electrical, Specialist Services, Quantity Surveying, and Estimating. Surveyors will work within a particular function, and will be required to deputise for their line manager and other Surveyors across the Directorate as required.

ROLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Specific objectives and deliverables will be agreed as part of your annual performance and development review (PDR) process, the points below are a summary of your main duties and responsibilities.
  • Provide technical expertise on all aspects of building maintenance and surveying, acting as Supervising Officer, and through technical supervision achieve high quality standards in building works and associated services.
  • Prepare detailed specifications for allocated projects, undertaking the preparatory, planning and monitoring work necessary to meet the individual requirements of each project or scheme.
  • Carry out stock condition surveys, and contribute to the development of the Asset Management Plan and Investment Strategy.
  • Carry out Professional Estimating and Quantity Surveying functions for a range of contractual agreements from initial receipt of the contract documentation to the submission and agreement of the final accounts.
  • Provide specialist expertise on domestic gas heating and / or electrical services and project management of rewiring programmes, other electrical schemes, gas servicing contracts, maintenance contracts, planned maintenance and commercial heating.
  • Provide specialist advice in relation to damp, timber infestations and structural defects and manage specialist works that are carried out in relation to this.
  • Deliver all operational aspects of your relevant service/business area.
  • Work collaboratively with your Team Leader and other Surveyors to monitor, analyse and deliver improvements across all relevant performance indicator areas in order to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Prepare professional and clearly written communications to colleagues, partners and customers.
  • Participate in team service reviews and service planning as required and ensure any arising individual actions are implemented.
  • Be a proactive and supportive team player and actively assist others to adapt and cope with change.
  • Contribute when required to the development of policies and processes across the organisation to ensure that high quality consistent services are delivered.
  • Act as an ambassador and a positive role model through the promotion of KNH’s purpose, vision, behaviours, achievements and successes.

What's on offer?

  • Excellent competitive pay rate, paid weekly.
  • Excellent management structure with experienced leaders
  • Opportunities to work remotely
  • A stable and well-supported working environment

You must have:

  • Previous experience within the same or similar role.
  • Along with your 'Right to Work' documents we will need 2-3 references from previous employers.
  • Relevant qualifications/certificates.
  • Enhanced DBS

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

  • Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
  • Competitive Rates of pay
  • In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
  • Enhanced DBS completed.
  • Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
  • An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
  • Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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