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High Wycombe - UK

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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 EPCs 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 onsite 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.
  • Linemanage 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 newbuild 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


Whats 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: MonFri 37 hrs p/w: 95.30pm MonThurs 95pm 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.

About us

We are Paradigm Housing Group.

We manage more than 17000 homes across the South East.

We know that house prices in the areas where we work are high both to buy and rent. We want to help more people have a safe and sustainable home that they can afford.

As a charity the money we make goes into building new homes and providing an excellent service for residents.

We are a Best Companies twostar accredited organisation in recognition of our high employee engagement and commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We are clearly focused on the delivery of our fiveyear corporate plan with ambitious and challenging objectives including delivering one of the sectors largest digital transformation programmes improving our environment and sustainability targets and delivering more quality homes to people who need them.

Our benefits

  • Holidays 25 days rising to 30 with length of service 30 days starting for senior roles) plus an extra three paid days off between Christmas and New Year and the opportunity to buy up to another five days.
  • Pension scheme: a defined contribution scheme with employer contributions of 7.5 or 9.5 depending on the employees contribution rate.
  • Car leasing scheme.
  • Annual bonus potential.
  • 1 paid professional subscription per year.
  • Family friendly policies including generous paternity maternity shared parental and adoption leave sabbaticals and more.
  • Health cash plan worth over 1800 per year. Includes dental optical prescriptions and flu jabs physiotherapy chiropractic therapy reflexology Sports massage and more.
  • Hybrid working for many roles.
  • Up to three paid Giving Back (volunteer) Days a year.
  • Modern collaborative offices with free parking and charging points for electric vehicles.
  • Opportunities for career development and progression.
  • Social events such as quiz nights Christmas Party Summer BBQ.

Our Vision

We provide excellent services to customers.

And build new homes to help more people.

We make sure our homes are safe and sustainable.

And strive to do more by making the most of our resources.

Working For Us

Our Values

Safer Together

The safety of our customers colleagues and ourselves is a priority in everything we do.

Driving Improvement

We seek to do things better and deliver value to our customers.

Working As One

We work collaboratively with others and also take personal responsibility for delivering outcomes for our customers colleagues and stakeholders.

Acting Thoughtfully

We make ourselves aware of our customers and colleagues circumstances and consider this thoughtfully and respectfully and with attention to the impact on the environment when taking action.

Being Clear

We will communicate in a clear and consistent manner so that our customers colleagues and stakeholders understand the high standards that we work to.

Please note that customer facing roles may be subject to a DBS check.

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