We are currently recruiting for a company based on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard, who are seeking a Maintenance Surveyor to join their established property maintenance team. Please note, for this role, you do need extensive experience.
Due to our clients remote location, you will need to be a driver, and have a vehicle available. There are no public transport routes nearby.
Working Hours:
* 08:00am to 17:00pm, Monday to Friday (40-hours a week), and on-call 1 week in 10.
Purpose of Position:
* To deliver a first class repairs and maintenance service.
Responsibilities:
* Undertake annual stock condition surveys.
* To instruct and supervise work for the in-house maintenance operatives.
* To raise works orders for in house staff and external contractors, using bespoke software.
* To produce accurate and concise reports using Office applications and bespoke software.
* To manage contractors.
* Carry out inspections and diagnose building defects and produce specifications.
* Specify and implement thermal improvement works, generally to older or listed buildings.
* To undertake quality assurance inspections and produce reports.
* Monitor contractor’s progress.
* Project manage various contracts.
* Prepare tender documentation and project manage contract works.
* Programming, financial control and administration.
* To produce accurate estimates for building works.
* To update computerised records.
* To fully understand Health and Safety, including CDM regulations.
* Be available on-call on a rota basis.
Skills Required:
* Experience of building maintenance - Essential.
* Experience of contract administration - Essential.
* IT literate (MS word Excel) - Essential.
* Good communication skills - Essential.
* A demonstrable knowledge of building standards, planning regulations, regulatory standards - Essential.
* Managing and maintenance of historic buildings - Desirable.
* Experience of JCT contracts - Desirable.
* Working towards CIOB or RICS membership - Desirable.
* Relevant Degree - Desirable.