Building Surveyor

Permanent 

Full time (37 hours per week) 

We are currently looking for a Building Surveyor to join our team and be responsible for a full range of technical surveying duties, specifying and managing required repair works to our customers' homes.  You will be responsible for the work that you and your team complete bpha properties free from Hazards (HHSRS) and Disrepair.  

You will ensure that bpha properties meet the standards expected through the various legislations in place and be accountable for completing technically accurate surveys which use building pathology to develop solutions for a range of building defects.  

What you will be doing: 

• Taking responsibility for ensuring that you follow all bpha requirements in terms of health, safety, and the environment. 

• Assisting the IHMS / Property Services management team in ensuring that policies and procedures governing this area of work are suitable 

• Carrying out various surveys and inspections across our stock, ensuring that bpha meets its legislative duties, delivers a good customer experience and that the repairs service delivered achieves value for money 

• Engaging with and supervising external contractors work on site as necessary and report concerns regarding performance and conduct to the management team 

• Offering support advice and guidance to other members of property services, other business units and contractors on technical issues. 

We are looking for someone with:

• A degree in Building Surveying 

• Working towards or prepared to undertake an MRICS accreditation for personal development 

• Certified HHSRS Practitioner 

• Experienced construction professional with sound knowledge of maintenance and repair works 

• Good knowledge & experience of landlord responsibilities, construction & housing health and safety 

• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues affecting construction and associated works 

• Experience working in the social housing maintenance sector, either client or contractor side 

• Experienced in managing Housing Condition Claims (Disrepair) 

Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application.    

Please note a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role. 

Closing date: 15th March 2024 

Interviews to be confirmed 

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.   

INDHIGH

bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing.

We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes – for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership.

We work together with communities – to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities.

All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services.

We own or manage over 19,000 homes and employ 400 staff.