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BDS Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join the Property Services team with our housing client in South Manchester The role has a wide range of duties including the pre-inspection of day-to-day responsive repairs, major and minor adaptations as well as legal disrepair and insurance claims. The role covers a small patch. Contract: Permanent Position Hours: Monday to Friday 8am 4pm Pay rates: £43,044 Per Annum, 25 holidays per year including bank holidays, holidays increase per year served. Duties Completion of pre and post inspection of day-to-day responsive repairs as well as legal disrepairs, major and minor adaptations and insurance claims Ensuring tenant queries, requests and complaints are investigated and dealt with accordingly Provision of technical advice to both customers and colleagues Ensuring that all remedial works are completed in line with health and safety requirements Co-ordination and supervision of day-to-day repairs, major and minor adaptations Preparation of specifications and documents in accordance with policies and procedures. Supervision of contractors ensuring quality of work and response times meet the required standards and SLAs Working as a team and communicating with all stakeholders Criteria: Sound knowledge of building construction and maintenance Experienced in surveying repairs & maintenance and damp and mold on tenant properties HNC (Building Construction) or equivalent qualification. Previous experience of working as a Property Surveyor in a social housing environment is desirable coupled with knowledge of current building and housing legislation. A good working knowledge of Schedule of rates is helpful. Full UK driving license and vehicle Excellent IT and problem-solving skills.

Job Purpose To provide professional leadership and assurance in the management of building safety for Lambeth Council's HRBs. The post holder will ensure full compliance with relevant legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022, the Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, along with associated statutory guidance. They will develop, maintain and monitor Building Safety Cases and Building Safety Case Reports, coordinate resident engagement on safety matters and act as a key point of contact between internal departments, residents and external regulators. The Building Safety Manager will work collaboratively across the organisation to embed a proactive culture of safety, transparency and continuous improvement, ensuring that all buildings under their oversight remain safe for occupation. Responsibilities - Lead the operational management of building safety for designated HRBs within the council's housing stock. - Oversee compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025, ensuring that statutory duties are fully discharged. - Build, maintain and review Building Safety Cases and Building Safety Case Reports, ensuring accurate documentation, up-to-date records and evidence of effective control measures. - Undertake and coordinate regular building inspections, reviews, assessments and audits relating to structural and fire & building safety. - Work with the Fire & Building Safety Manager, Head of Fire & Building Safety and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate building safety risks. - Develop and implement building safety management systems and procedures in line with statutory requirements and best practice. - Coordinate with the Housing, Asset Management and Repairs teams to ensure safety related actions are prioritised and completed. - Promote and facilitate resident engagement, providing clear and accessible information about safety measures, responsibilities and performance. - Undertake or oversee minor physical works to improve building safety - such as installing or upgrading fire safety signage, information displays or wayfinding systems in accordance with regulatory requirements. - Oversee procurement and delivery of major building safety works - including fire safety, façade, life safety systems and structural upgrades in higher-risk buildings (HRBs). - Act as a key liaison with the Building Safety Regulator and London Fire Brigade, ensuring timely submissions, responses and compliance with statutory requirements. - Chair and attend relevant internal and external meetings relating to building and fire safety, ensuring effective communication and follow-up actions. - Coach and mentor Housing Officers and other relevant staff, enhancing their understanding and implementation of building safety responsibilities. - Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and senior managers on all aspects of fire and building safety compliance. - Support the council's wider compliance programmes and contribute to strategic planning and improvement initiatives. - Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, standards and best practice in fire and building safety management. Person Specification To support the Principal Accountable Person, successful candidates will need to demonstrate their competence. PAS 8673 outlines the expected skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours for those managing HRBs. Key Knowledge Building Safety Manager Comprehensive understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and their application in social housing. Knowledge of safety case principles, building control processes and housing health and safety compliance. Strong understanding of resident engagement requirements and the role of the Building Safety Regulator. Awareness of local authority governance, social housing management and regulatory frameworks. Relevant Experience Building Safety Manager Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in fire and building safety, housing compliance or a related field. Experience of developing, managing and reviewing Building Safety Case Reports and other compliance documentation. Demonstrate ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and drive safety improvements. Experience of engaging with residents and stakeholders on safety and compliance matters. Experience of mentoring or supporting operational housing teams in compliance or safety management. Qualifications Building Safety Manager - CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management (or working towards). - Health & Safety - Evidence of continued professional development in fire and building safety management. Professional Memberships Building Safety Manager Membership (or eligibility for membership) of one or more of the following professional bodies is desirable: - Institute of Building (CIOB) - Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) - Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) - Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) - Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) - Or other relevant professional organisations associated with building, fire, or safety management.

Are you an experienced surveyor specialising in Damp & Mould?My client has an immediate opportunity for a Damp & Mould surveyor to join their Property Services Team in the Bristol area Responsibilities: Survey homes and communal spaces, working alongside customers and leaseholders taking ownership of ensuring that repairs are managed end to end and to manage issues and complaints that arise before, during or after works. Responsible for your own portfolio of projects, managing the day-to-day scoping of works, offering technical support. Take ownership of Damp and Mould cases, HSSRS cases as well as complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring that repairs are project managed to meet deadlines and within budget. Survey and Identify building defects through, conducting the correct building pathology & testing. Complete detailed reports and specification writing, for example to support section 20 notices and Damp and Mould /disrepair claims. Project Managing to include preparation of plans, prebuild meeting construction phase oversight, maintaining value for money and budget control throughout the project. Support the repairs and empty homes delivery teams with technical knowledge. Requirements: Proven track record for delivering/managing multiple technical building projects. Good working knowledge of Health and safety regulations and good practices inclusive of Construction design management. Knowledge of HHSRS risks and relevant legislation/compliance. A working knowledge of Schedule of Rates. A Formal Building qualification such as a RICs accredited course, BSC, HNC or HND. Experience of working with asset management, leasehold, response repairs, empty homes, and programmed works. To apply, please forward a copy of your CV

Regional Repairs Manager (Disrepair) Known internally as Regional Property Manager £59,983 - £63,139 We are recruiting for a Regional Property Manager to oversee a team of Property Surveyors, and a Partnering Support Officer carrying out the management of Disrepair, Complex Repairs, Insurance Claims, Complaints, Alterations Requests, and other response repairs activity across the MTVH stock in North London. What you'll need to succeed You will manage contractors in line with contracts, seeking continuous improvement and ensure clear communication with all parties. Carefully monitor workstreams, ensure accurate and robust record keeping and provide reports on performance for all KPI's. Strong leadership skills and background in managing a multifaceted repairs team Management of disrepair cases with experience presenting as an expert witness in disrepair hearings Experience of Contract/Project Management (essential) Experience of working in Social Housing, Building Surveying, or a regulated field History of dealing with customers from different backgrounds, and delivering a positive and transparent service Experience of analysing customer feedback to achieve service improvements Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting Experience of working with external stakeholders Experience of dealing with customers and responding to customer enquiries on the phone and in writing Budget management adhering to budget set and managing expectations Strong Leadership skills and the ability to manage a varied and demanding workforce A self-starter who isn't afraid of challenge Must have car and business insurance. Desirable Housing Experience or working in a related field To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a basic background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, once an offer of employment is made. Checks will be carried out every three years. The salary displayed will be paid for anyone starting on or after 1st April 2026. Metropolitan Thames Valley provides affordable housing for people living in London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England. We also offer a range of care and support services. Our specialist areas include older people, mental health and transitional services which provide intensive support to marginalised or vulnerable people. We deliver training programmes, events and activities for our residents, designed to boost employment opportunities and foster stronger communities. A member of the National Housing Federation the G15 ? which represents London?s largest housing associations ? we influence policy for the benefits of our residents and the wider sector. In October 2018 like minded housing associations Metropolitan and Thames Valley Housing formally completed a partnership to form Metropolitan Thames Valley. We came together because we want to improve the services we provide and do more in our communities. We?ll do this by listening to our customers and working alongside them. Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)

Are you an experienced surveyor specialising in Damp & Mould? My client has an immediate opportunity for a Damp & Mould surveyor to join their Property Services Team in the Bristol area Responsibilities: Survey homes and communal spaces, working alongside customers and leaseholders taking ownership of ensuring that repairs are managed end to end and to manage issues and complaints that arise before, during or after works. Responsible for your own portfolio of projects, managing the day-to-day scoping of works, offering technical support. Take ownership of Damp and Mould cases, HSSRS cases as well as complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring that repairs are project managed to meet deadlines and within budget. Survey and Identify building defects through, conducting the correct building pathology & testing. Complete detailed reports and specification writing, for example to support section 20 notices and Damp and Mould /disrepair claims. Project Managing to include preparation of plans, prebuild meeting construction phase oversight, maintaining value for money and budget control throughout the project. Support the repairs and empty homes delivery teams with technical knowledge. Requirements: Proven track record for delivering/managing multiple technical building projects. Good working knowledge of Health and safety regulations and good practices inclusive of Construction design management. Knowledge of HHSRS risks and relevant legislation/compliance. A working knowledge of Schedule of Rates. A Formal Building qualification such as a RICs accredited course, BSC, HNC or HND. Experience of working with asset management, leasehold, response repairs, empty homes, and programmed works. To apply, please forward a copy of your CV

Job Role My client is looking for a contracts surveyor to act as a lead professional in all aspects of repairs and maintenance inspections and the management of repairs providing technical advice in all matters relating to the building stock in a customer focused manner for tenanted and void properties. Job Responsibilities To contract manage term contractors in a designated area to ensure repairs and void repairs are delivered in compliance to contract terms and conditions and that the services provided are to customer's satisfaction and expectations. Ensure that contractors comply with good practice codes, recognised professional standards, appropriate British Standards together with statutory requirements as defined in contract documents and any repairs policy/procedures as required. To manage formal/non-formal complaints/Member/LGO enquiries and ensure repairs are tracked and responses provided in line with the Council's corporate complaints policy. To lead on weekly planned contractors monitoring meetings to review performance and agree corrective actions where appropriate to maintain contract compliance and improvements. To inspect the repairs and review services provided by contractors following unacceptable performance and ensure these are proactively remedied and agreed actions taken to prevent re-occurrences or escalation Requirements Minimum qualification at HNC/HND level or higher in building surveying. Must have M&E knowledge, qualifications and experience. Evidence of continuing professional development. Knowledge of the issues involved in providing technical client advice for planned and responsive maintenance. Experience in writing out our repairs specifications in accordance w ith bespoke SORs or NHF SORs and in repairs administration in housing maintenance in the public and/ or private sectors. Knowledge of good practice in commissioning and procurement and value for money in matters relating to the delivery of the repairs, maintenance and voids. Contract Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Hybrid position PAYE via Umbrella Rate depending on experience Initial 6 month contract. If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements APPLY NOW!

Our successful response maintenance team seek a Voids Supervisor to assist the Contracts Manager in creating specifications, programming works and leading our trade labour to ensure untenanted properties can be brought back up to re-let standards. You will be covering the Waverley Borough, working in residential properties and this role would suit an experienced tradesperson who thrives in a busy, fast paced and client facing supervisory role. Benefits include: A realistic and achievable performance reward scheme, we want you to feel challenged, but we want you to succeed Company car and outstanding private mileage scheme OR company van with fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an employer pension contribution of up to 3% 23 days annual leave, buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year We want our employees to have a well-balanced work/ life balance, therefore flexible working patterns would be considered. Access to an employee assistance program to support employee’s health and wellbeing Ian Williams have the reputation and expertise of working with Housing Associations and Local Authorities and are one of the UK’s leading property services contractors who deliver Responsive Maintenance/ Voids services. Importantly, we are a company who provide safe, secure and friendly working environments for our site and office-based teams. Therefore, we seek a Voids Supervisor who share these core values and can continue to facilitate the successful completion of our voids and responsive work on time, in budget and to the required standards. The Voids Supervisor role: Planning and supervising the running of void refurbishments and on occasion, day to day repairs, so the work is completed on time, to required quality and cost, effectively. Supervising direct labour and subcontractors Carrying out property surveys and the pricing up of the works accurately Organization of the workload, labour, plant and materials Ensuring compliance with statutory requirement, company policy and procedures on Health & Safety. Communicating targets, costs, progress, and variances back to client surveyors and management regularly. Managing site administration and records. Carrying out effective inductions to the workforce. What will you bring as a Voids Supervisor? A trade background (all trades considered) and qualified to NVQ level 2 or above/ equivalent is preferred. An SSSTS would also be advantageous but not essential Proven supervisory experience in a similar role preferably within a social housing or an insurance related environment You will be customer centric in your approach to monitoring productivity. This is at the heart of Ian Williams’ approach to their excellent relationships with customers/tenants, our directly employed operatives, subcontractors and the client. Therefore, you’ll genuinely value building and maintaining exceptional relationships. Strong organisational and IT skills with the ability to pick up inhouse computer systems, excel and Microsoft outlook as required. Additional Benefits include: Annual pay reviews Medical and life insurance Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family Specsavers vouchers For information on all other additional benefits we do, to enhance your work/life balance please visit our website If you think you have what it takes to become our Voids Supervisor then click “Apply” now! About Ian Williams Ltd Discover more, not just from our website but through our Facebook, LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor pages. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity and all other characteristics that make us different

Repairs Manager required ASAP based in Croydon. This role is on a temporary basis. Main Duties Manage contractors, contracts and budgets Manage Maintenance Surveyors and other staff Ensure compliance to H&S requirements To provide advice to other staff, both technical and non-technical, on construction and building related matters. To manage complaints through the complaints process, including receiving, taking ownership, providing written responses, attending hearings as required. Experience, Skills, Knowledge required: Strong track record of successful contract management and experience of carrying out the lead officer function. Strong track record of effectively managing budgets Competent knowledge and application of the legislation, policy, regulatory and technical frameworks relating to day to day and void works and can provide advice and guidance to others on most complex cases Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written reports. Able to work with minimal supervision and confident using own initiative. Able to manage the workload of staff and prioritise tasks If this position sounds of interest, and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please don't hesitate to contact me at (url removed), or call Jack at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed)

Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting for a Asset Surveyor to work in the Enfield area. A local authority based in Enfield have a fantastic opportunity for a Asset Surveyor to join their team. Purpose of the role: Using a handheld device carry out Stock Condition Surveys and Energy performance Certificate Surveys to support the intelligence lead approach to housing asset management and investment. Using a handheld device carry out Health and Safety asset audits for works detailed in the Compliance Surveys. Produce Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) plans for capital investment purposes including life cycles and forward capital cost plans including new build handed over from the Regeneration Team. Update information gathered onto the Apex Asset Management System ensuring accuracy of condition data and compliance. Work with the rest of the Asset Team, Housing Management, Building Safety & Compliance team, Regeneration, Repairs and Planned Maintenance Teams to develop a wider knowledge of the stock and the ability to identify, prioritise and programme Stock Condition Surveys, feasibility studies and or options appraisals that support future priorities and the delivery of longer term investment needs. Prepare viability and options appraisal reports based on asset information gathered identifying and promoting environmental sustainability investment opportunities including the decarbonisation strategy and the use of new technologies to promote sustainability and energy efficiency improvements including opportunities for greening and social value projects. To conduct a trial project of compliance with permissions to use open plan areas for gardens/parking by tenants or owners of Right to Buy properties and to ensure the Council is not maintaining licensed/sold areas by undertaking inspections of selected areas of properties on council estates with reference to permissions, areas already sold and the grounds maintenance schedule. To carry out ad-hoc requests for surveys or advice in response to either Council Officer, Member or resident queries or complaints and preparing reports where required. Identify specific estates or properties for further option appraisal and additional investment. Essential Criteria: A relevant Building Surveying qualification such as HND or equivalent plus 3 years experience. A relevant Accredited Assessor qualification such as City and Guilds Level 3 in Energy Assessment. At least 3 years experience in undertaking Stock Condition Surveys including HHSRS and RdSAP Energy information in Council or Social Housing. Knowledge of asset databases and hand held technologies for Stock Surveying. Experience of managing and reporting data from an asset management database such as Apex. Familiar with the use of software to produce Energy Performance Certificates. Experience of diagnosing disrepair and building defects and specified works required. Ability to use a wide range of IT packages, especially Microsoft Office and Excel Spreadsheets If your interested in the role and would like to apply please email your up to date CV to or call Chris on (phone number removed)