Building Compliance Surveyor

Michael Page

This client are looking for an experienced surveyor who can help deliver a positive and engaged customer experience, which is compliant with statutory and regulatory bodies requirements. You will be involved in compliance and property related inspections.

Client Details

They are a well established housing association working across the Midlands providing a wide range of services across the social housing industry.

Description

Your key responsibilities for this role will include:

• Planning and managing capital investment projects
• Ensuring building health and safety compliance, with expertise in fire safety, lifting equipment, water systems, and regulations concerning gas, electrical, and asbestos.
• Conducting stock condition assessments
• Overseeing activities related to energy efficiency improvements
• Managing Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and Decent Homes standards work
• Performing risk assessments
• Carrying out post-inspection tasks, such as reviewing passive fire protection measures
• Collaborating closely with specialised consultants
• Conducting fire audits in coordination with fire authorities to ensure regulatory compliance
• Participating in new developments, including fire strategy planning and project handovers

Profile

The ideal person for this role will:

• Proven experience in drawing up specifications, progressing works orders, and preparing contract documents for planned, reactive, and compliance projects.
• Skilled in providing accurate cost estimates for projects and managing project/contract budgets, with a focus on efficiency and value for money.
• Strong background in liaising with contractors and suppliers, with effective contract management and administration skills.
• Prioritises health and safety, conducting scheme, COSE, and risk assessments, and ensuring full compliance with regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Holds a HND or similar relevant qualification; able to travel regularly across the East Midlands and attend head office meetings.
• Strong IT skills, with responsibility for updating the core asset management database, producing reports, tracking KPIs, and managing jobs through the job management system.

Job Offer

In return this client can offer a competitive salary and package, the opportunity to join a growing business/department and the chance for genuine career progression and development.