Project Surveyor

Cross Keys Homes ,
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
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The role... We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join us as a Project Surveyor. You will be joining our Asset Management team, which is made up of knowledgeable and dedicated professionals who strive to ensure we meet our core values and vision for our Customers whilst achieving excellence in service delivery. Previous experience in a similar role and knowledge within the Housing, Construction, Gas or Electrical sectors is desirable The Project Surveyor will be responsible for delivering planned, cyclical and service programs of work whilst reporting on performance, budgetary spend, project management and ensuring compliance. Who we are... Cross Keys Homes is a commercial business with a social heart. We're dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable housing in prosperous communities. We're the largest social housing landlord in Peterborough, managing more than 11,000 properties and housing around 14% of the citys population. We're also growing and moving into new areas, including Huntingdonshire, Milton Keynes, and Bedfordshire. We provide affordable homes for social rent, private rent, leasehold and shared ownership. We want to provide high-quality, affordable homes to even more people. That's why, over the last 10 years, weve built more than 1,300 new homes. And by 2018, we'll be building around 400 homes every year. Were more than just a landlord. We want to make neighbourhoods happy and vibrant places for people to live. We do that by investing in homes, green spaces and leisure facilities, and by supporting local people through training, education and employment. Were also dedicated to the needs of older and vulnerable people being the city's largest provider of independent living schemes. With our LifeLine emergency alarm service, community care, sheltered housing and our state-of the-art extra care facilities like Lapwing Apartments, we help people live independently with support available if they need it. Requirements * Project management experience (inception to completion) undertaken in building or associated works programmes, including contract administration. * Knowledge of construction technology, in the context of domestic properties. * Experience in diagnosing building repairs/defects and recommending appropriate technical solutions. * A working knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety at Work including the CDM Regulations. * Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the following: o Current Building Regs. o Planning Regulations o Party Wall Act o CDM Regulations o Fire Regulations o COSHH o Service contracts * Experience of managing the tender process on construction projects, including preparation of documentation and the procurement process. * Good working knowledge of standard I.T. packages including MS Word, Excel, Outlook. * Experience of dealing with members of the public in an effective manner, and providing high levels of customer care. * The ability to communicate information both verbally and in writing, including letters, reports, spreadsheets etc., and ability to deliver complex reports to a non-technical audience. * Ability to lead on projects * Ability to manage and resolve customer issues effectively. * The ability to work with confidential and sensitive information at work. * Ability to process information and provide statistical reports using Excel and Microsoft Project, to produce graphs, reports, spreadsheets etc. * Ability to manage budgets and control spend on projects, and report accordingly. * Ability to produce specifications of work and obtain quotations/estimates. * Ability to conduct site visits and snagging meetings, and ability to report on works performance and quality. * Ability and confidence to manage contractors on-site, and make necessary decisions as required to deliver works. * Minimum of HNC in Building Studies or equivalent construction-related qualification, OR demonstrate this through relevant professional experience. * Evidence of ability to lead on the delivery of projects/ contracts and ability to manage contractors * Must hold a full UK Driving Licence. * Flexibility to work evenings, weekends (unsociable hours) if required. * The ability to respond to emergency situations / callouts (within office hours). * Access to a suitably insured motor vehicle for work use. Whilst we endeavour to contact all applicants, should you not hear from us within 21 days of applying please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Benefits In return we are offering: * A competitive annual salary of 31,935 - 43,107 depending on skills, experience and knowledge * Working hours: 37 a week (Monday to Friday: between the hours of 8am - 5pm - flexibility is needed to support business requirements) * Car allowance of 1300 pa and mileage * 25 days holiday * A highly competitive contributory pension scheme * Health Cash Plan * CKH Rewards scheme offering discounts and savings from 100's of retailers * Online Employee We

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