Housing Contracts Surveyor
South Holland District Council
Location
Spalding, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Are you an experienced professional/surveyor in the property services department. We are recruiting a Housing Contracts Surveyor to join our Property Services team at South Holland District Council!
As a team, we are at the forefront of delivering planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes for over 3800 council properties and are responsible for the procurement of contractors to undertake these works. Along with the delivery of these programmes which enhance our tenants’ lives, the team is also responsible for ensuring tenants safety in their homes by carrying out statutory duties as landlords such as: Decent Home/Stock Condition surveys, Damp/mould/condensation inspections, Gas and Electrical safety checks.
Typical duties will be:
Review specifications, schedules of rates, work schedules, and other tender documentation and manage the contracts processes in accordance with the Council’s.
Act independently on the determining attributes of minor works contracts across the Councils General needs Housing stock and Sheltered accommodation.
Oversee contracts after award to ensure that contract deliverables are realised. i.e., CDM, H&S, Social Value.
Work with the legal team by providing documents and evidence in line relation to any land sales or Right of Easements
Oversee external contract with procured conveyance contractor concerning the Right to Buy process and land/Boundary disputes.
Do you hold the following?
HNC/HND equivalent in a building-related subject or hold suitable experience within the construction industry.
Effective communication and listening skills.
The ability to work as part of a team as well as under your own initiative.
Full UK driving licence.
If you believe you have the skills, knowledge, and experience to effectively deliver this role, then we are excited to hear from you.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy
Car mileage reimbursement
Excellent training opportunities
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Christopher Mazhindu on
[email protected].
The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.
The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, gender, identity, marital status, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
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Salary
£30.3k - £33.95k per annum
