Fortus are currently representing a local authority who are looking for a Repairs Surveyor to join their property services division. This position is working on a newly won contract based in the Gloucester postal area.

Reporting into our Complex Repairs Manager you will carry out surveys to properties within your specified region, including Damp Mould and Condensation inspections. You will be responsible for diagnosing the cause of complex faults and failures and post inspect works supporting the local authority to ensure high-quality optimum works are delivered in budget, on time, safely and to a high standard whilst achieving and maintaining customer satisfaction KPIs and ensuring value for money is achieved through the delivery of effective procurement and management of repairs.  

What we’re looking for We’re a customer-focused organisation so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You’ll be an experienced and highly knowledgeable Repairs Surveyor you’ll also have great customer service skills and the ability to work autonomously to assess and improve property standards. You’ll also be able to demonstrate the below essential skills and experience:  

• Excellent level of knowledge of building construction standards, and legislation, and an ability to diagnose and specify remedies to building defects. 
• Experience of undertaking assessments in line with the Housing Health & Safety Rating System. 
• Understanding of responsive repairs, voids work, planned and cyclical repairs requirements.  
• Ability to be proactive and work on own initiative, with limited supervision.  
• Experience of managing contractors.  
• Excellent standards of customer care and the ability to deliver accurate and clear communications in writing, face to face or by telephone.  
• Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, housing, and property management systems.  
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise a heavy workload, whilst working on a mobile basis, keeping excellent records.   
• Full Driving Licence  

Desirable: 

• A good understanding of the context of social housing 
• Experience in working within a commercially aware environment. 
   

Essential Qualifications 

• Educated to Level 4 (HNC in Surveying or Construction & Built Environment or equivalent) or higher. 
• Evidence of continuous professional development. 

Desirable: 

• Level 4 VRQ Certificate in Managing Damp, Mould, and Customer Care in Housing. 
• RICS (Building Surveying) or MCIOB membership. 

• Salary £43-45K per annum full time, 39 hours per week Monday to Friday. 
• Company vehicle – for work use only 
• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus option to buy and sell 5 days.  
• A generous contributory pension of up to 9% matching contributions 
• Life Assurance 3 x salary  
• Health care cashback plan 
• Ongoing learning & career development opportunities  
• Payment towards professional subscriptions 
• Discounts portal to save money on various products and services.

If you are interested in this position please apply or if you would like to have a confidential chat please call Josh Fenn at Fortus Recruitment Group.

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