Senior Building Surveyor

Job Description

About Us:The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 135,000 customers nationwide. Of our 65,000 homes, more than 70% are let at a socialor affordable rent, while around 10,000 are owned or part-owned by the people who live in them.Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homesand improving servicesAbout the role:We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Building Surveyor to join our team in the North West on a permanent basis, initially the main body of work will be in the Sheffield area however frequent travel throughout the North West region will be required.Reporting to the Asset Maintenance Manager, you will work collaboratively with contractors (via our Planned Maintenance Framework and on occasion using standard procurement methods) and colleagues to ensure the delivery of high-quality replacements, cyclicalprogrammes and improvements to our customers homes - ensuring that our properties are well maintained and contribute to the delivery of the Asset Management Operating Plan Objectives.The post holder will be responsible for contract managing between £2-3m worth of investment work each financial year as part of the North Planned Delivery Team, including; larger more complex projects with multiple workstreams in one place, sprinkler systemsand fire safety work, component replacements including; kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors, storage heaters, warden call, lift replacements, fire doors etc. Taking the lead on specialist works and acting as a source of best practice for the wider plannedteam. The work is predominantly delivered through the NATFED SOR contract - but occasionally there may also be the need to produce specifications and tenders for procurement outside of the framework.The Senior Surveyor role in Planned is varied - there will be a lot of on-site contract management, contract administration and liaising with customers (internally and externally) to successfully deliver annual planned programmes.Skills & Experience:Were a customer-focussed organisation so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. Youll not only be an experienced Senior Building Surveyor, but youll also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mileto get the job done. Youll also be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent knowledge of building construction
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, building regulation, standards and ability to manage Health & Safety during a project.
• Ability to survey and specify required works, or where necessary manage expert external consultants.
• Ability to diagnose and specify remedies to building defects.
• Manage contractors performance delivering building works at a project level including H&S, quality, value, progress and KPIs.
• Understanding of maintenance services within social housing sector (responsive, empty homes, planned, cyclical and compliance).
• Excellent standards of customer care and the ability to deliver accurate and clear communications in writing, face to face or by telephone.
• Good understanding of the Leasehold Process.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, housing and property management systems.
• Successful track record of delivering building surveying services or M&E projects, and management of substantial work programmes in a similar environment.
• Experience of preparing and issuing performance reports.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.

Essential Qualifications:

• Level 5 (HND) or above qualification in building, construction, surveying or related subject.
• Chartered Surveyor (MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent) or
• Member of recognized professional body (APM or similar)

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancyand maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.TGP2023