We are currently recruiting for a company based on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard, who are seeking a Maintenance Surveyor to join their established property maintenance team. Please note, for this role, you do need extensive experience.

Due to our clients remote location, you will need to be a driver, and have a vehicle available. There are no public transport routes nearby.

Working Hours:

• 08:00am to 17:00pm, Monday to Friday (40-hours a week), and on-call 1 week in 10.

Purpose of Position:

• To deliver a first class repairs and maintenance service.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake annual stock condition surveys.
• To instruct and supervise work for the in-house maintenance operatives.
• To raise works orders for in house staff and external contractors, using bespoke software.
• To produce accurate and concise reports using Office applications and bespoke software.
• To manage contractors.
• Carry out inspections and diagnose building defects and produce specifications.
• Specify and implement thermal improvement works, generally to older or listed buildings.
• To undertake quality assurance inspections and produce reports.
• Monitor contractor’s progress.
• Project manage various contracts.
• Prepare tender documentation and project manage contract works.
• Programming, financial control and administration.
• To produce accurate estimates for building works.
• To update computerised records.
• To fully understand Health and Safety, including CDM regulations.
• Be available on-call on a rota basis.

Skills Required:

• Experience of building maintenance - Essential.
• Experience of contract administration - Essential.
• IT literate (MS word Excel) - Essential.
• Good communication skills - Essential.
• A demonstrable knowledge of building standards, planning regulations, regulatory standards - Essential.
• Managing and maintenance of historic buildings - Desirable.
• Experience of JCT contracts - Desirable.
• Working towards CIOB or RICS membership - Desirable.
• Relevant Degree - Desirable.