Building Surveyor
The Dulwich Estate
Building Surveyor
£65000
The Dulwich Estate, East Dulwich, Southwark
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 30 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: dc4b16f5f5634283bdd14c658eae608b
Full Job Description
- Assist the Director of Property and the Commercial Estate Manager in implementing and delivering the Estate's strategy goals and specific projects and tasks
- Ensure that the property portfolio is fully compliant with Health and safety legislation and implementing any health and safety measures when required
- Undertake and drive forward the requirements under the Building Safety Act
- Carry out regular inspection of residential rented, leasehold and commercial rented properties throughout the Estate with regard to identification, specification, tendering and instructing works of repairs, improvements and redecoration
- Carry out site inspections, prepare reports, budgets, prepare specifications and drawings, obtain estimates or tenders, order work, prepare contract documents where appropriate
- Administer, oversee works in progress, maintain the works on programme to standards and within budget and snagging when completed
- Assist the Residential Portfolio Managers in writing, managing and actioning contracts of repairs and planned property maintenance events across the leasehold residential portfolio. This shall include review of licenses to alter and easements where requested
- Deal with internal and external enquiries relating to the Estate and properties under management
Proven track record and experience of surveying and property management - Member of the RICS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage difficult conversations
- Strong MS office skills, CAD and ability to learn and use different systems
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a calm and professional manner
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Right to work in the UK
- Must have own car and a clean driving licence
The Dulwich Estate is looking for an experienced Building Surveyor to join their small and family-friendly team on a permanent basis. The post holder shall work alongside the Principal Building Surveyor and the Building Surveying Department to assist in all aspects of repair, maintenance, and improvement of properties on the Estate and to carry out general building surveying duties.
Benefits: Excellent benefits package (including generous holiday allowance, excellent pension scheme, health and dental cover, EAP, Health screening, Life Assurance, Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, and Professional development opportunities )