Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.

What we are looking for

We are looking for 3 Surveyor`s to join our new Housing Operations and (DLO) Direct Labour Organisation Team. To be successful, you will be driven and share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.

Babergh and Mid-Suffolk District Councils are going through an exciting period of change, with a new operating model being developed for the DLO within our Housing Directorate. 

The DLO oversees the maintenance of housing repairs and voids with some planned work activities and is supported by several contractors. The DLO has its own trade team.

This is your opportunity to join our new team at inception and to help shape the future of our Housing Operations and DLO.

About the role

Working from our Great Wenham Hub, or other site-based working environment as required, you will deliver a full range of professional surveying services within Housing Operations and the DLO. 

Reporting to the Senior Surveyor, your work will include, but is not limited to providing specifications of complex works, managing and coordinating works, mutual inspections, disrepairs, inspections, and complaint resolutions, 

You will:

• ensure statutory and industry best practices and compliance, delivering the highest technical standards 
• complete surveying and inspections of works, creating maximum efficiency and ensuring key performance indicators are maintained
• provide expert technical advice, working with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that works are delivered within agreed timeframes and to the desired quality of workmanship
• offer support and guidance on building-related matters and enquiries, often of a complex or multifaceted nature
• contribute to continuous improvements and help deliver top-quartile performance within the DLO and across Building Services
• ensure all surveying tasks are completed within set timescales to meet work deadlines and comply with policies and procedures
• support the Senior Surveyor in the planning and execution of surveying works
• work with the Assets Team providing surveying duties around complex surveying works, major and planned works, compliance, feeding into stock condition surveys and updating stock information on databases.    

The role will be part of an out-of-hours call-out rota.

About you

• You will Ideally hold an RICS accredited surveying degree or a minimum HNC standard and a NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety.
• We are looking for experienced Surveyors with a thorough working knowledge of current and appropriate building works legislation, including CDM and Health and Safety.
• You will have a good technical knowledge of housing properties and their building and service components as well as sound knowledge of building defects and solutions and the ability to estimate building costs.
• A team player, you will need to be an effective problem solver, demonstrating attention to detail in your work and strong organisation and communication skills.
• A full valid driving licence is essential to carry out the duties of this role.

About us

Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Benefits

• Great opportunities for learning and development.
• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support Programme.
• Employee Assist Programme.
• Health Care Options.

For more information, please visit our Employee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirect,org).

Our ways of working

Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

For more information

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in these surveyor roles, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification.pdf before applying for this job opportunity.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jane Branch, Head of Operations and DLO by either calling 01449 724619 or emailing: [email protected]

Closing date: 5pm, 12 August 2024.

When applying, please ensure: 

• that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.
• your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS).

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.