Senior Property Surveyor

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Are you a property professional with strong technical building knowledge including defects building safety HHSRS and housing disrepair protocol

Are you able to manage complex cases as a project from initial enquiry to completion and able to explain complex information clearly to members of the public staff and contractors

Are you able to manage motivate and develop teams and individuals
Do you have a proven track record leading surveying teams and producing highquality specifications technical reports and costed solutions

Whats the role

As the Senior Property Surveyor you will be responsible for delivering expert technical leadership across surveying functions within the SIAM team. You will be required to manage complex building surveying activities lead a team of surveyors and ensure that Lewishams housing stock is safe compliant with statutory requirements sustainable and maintained to high standards. The role will be responsible in assisting the asset and stock investment managers with ensuring compliance with regulations managing budgets and liaising with residents to deliver safe high-quality homes often involving detailed technical reports specifications and project management from inception to completion.

Whats in it for you

Excellent training and development opportunities plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What were looking for

• An experienced property professional with strong technical surveying expertise and knowledge of housing regulations.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion producing highquality technical reports and specifications.
• A strong understanding of compliance building safety and risk management within a housing or asset management environment.
• Experience supporting or leading budget management and ensuring value for money in investment programmes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with residents contractors and internal stakeholders.
• A collaborative leader who can support teams and contribute to delivering safe highquality homes.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

• Degree (or equivalent) in Building Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Professional membership such as MRICS/MCIOB or working toward
• The job is subject to a Basic DBS check

The recruitment process is anonymous and we dont accept CVs.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job please contact Sean Haslam

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

57495 - 57495 per annum (PO6)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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