The Riverside Group
Camden, London
Job Title: Technical Officer Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £48,982.86 Per Annum Working Hours: 35 Hours per week Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, Hybrid Location: Camden, London If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you will make as a Technical Officer Ensure effective delivery of legislative repair activity for all Group residential properties, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards, providing efficient and effective technical expertise, contract management, planning and administrative support as required. Support the Senior Technical Officer and Repairs Manager in providing a technical consultative service to Asset Services to ensure the Group continues to meet its regulatory and legislative responsibility in maintaining property in a sound and safe condition. About you Experience in the building industry, ideally working within a customer focussed housing repair and maintenance team with a strong understanding of building maintenance terminology and repair activities. Thorough understanding of housing condition legislation, including Disrepair and FFHHA Understanding of HHSRS, Party Wall Act, Environmental Health Act and Building Regulations Experience of successfully undertaking site visits including post inspections and identification of building defects. Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: Competitive pay & generous pension 28 days holidays plus bank holidays Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development and technology A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered Role Profile Support the Senior Technical Officer in delivering a programme of repairs and structural works, including associated cost profiles, working with key stakeholders including residents and Asset Services colleagues to agree project delivery requirements. Undertake Housing Condition & Fitness For Human Habitation Act repair surveys for residential properties to assess defects and condition of works, both maintenance and structural, identifying the most efficient and cost effective solutions to ensure standards are maintained in terms of quality and compliance. Manage contractors throughout any works instructed, including day to day contract management services for works activity including commissioning appropriate work orders, monitoring progress to completion, ensuring contract obligations are fulfilled in line with agreed performance frameworks, identifying under performance and escalating via agreed routes as required. Work alongside legal professionals in the preparation of evidence to be presented in court. Support the business in processing of Home Improvement requests, including site surveys and co-ordination of H&S information relevant requested works. Support the Insurance Manager and Senior Technical Officer on insurance related works such as fire / flood damaged properties, providing technical appraisal of the remedial works with loss adjusters. Provide robust backing information to ensure the authorisation of payments in line with the Group's financial controls, contributing to the development and review of relevant budgets including processing payments for approved contracted works, ensuring Asset Management expenditure is robustly managed in line with annual budgets. Maintain accurate records, using appropriate systems and databases, ensuring the integrity and quality of data to enable regular analysis to be carried out and reporting to be completed as required. Manage enquiries relating to works effectively from both internal and external stakeholder, providing clear, supportive and accurate advice or signposting as appropriate and escalating complaints and complex queries via the appropriate channels to ensure effective resolution. Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively, including close liaison with tenants, managing their expectations and ensuring convenient and high caliber customer service throughout any programmes of works. Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures. Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Ensure that all GDPR requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Ensure internal business processes are followed in line with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service. Person specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Experience in the building industry, ideally working within a customer focussed housing repair and maintenance team with a strong understanding of building maintenance terminology and repair activities. Thorough understanding of housing condition legislation, including Disrepair and FFHHA Understanding of HHSRS, Party Wall Act, Environmental Health Act and Building Regulations Experience of successfully undertaking site visits including post inspections and identification of building defects. Effective contract management skills including managing service and maintenance contracts. Effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation, including the ability to successfully persuade and influence others. Ability of using sound judgement when making effective decisions. Customer focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements. Ability to use Microsoft Office. Desirable Relevant building, maintenance, compliance or facilities management qualification e.g. HNC in Building or NEBOSH General, or equivalent. Relevant professional qualification Thorough understanding of project management methodologies
Job Title: Technical Officer Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £48,982.86 Per Annum Working Hours: 35 Hours per week Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, Hybrid Location: Camden, London If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you will make as a Technical Officer Ensure effective delivery of legislative repair activity for all Group residential properties, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards, providing efficient and effective technical expertise, contract management, planning and administrative support as required. Support the Senior Technical Officer and Repairs Manager in providing a technical consultative service to Asset Services to ensure the Group continues to meet its regulatory and legislative responsibility in maintaining property in a sound and safe condition. About you Experience in the building industry, ideally working within a customer focussed housing repair and maintenance team with a strong understanding of building maintenance terminology and repair activities. Thorough understanding of housing condition legislation, including Disrepair and FFHHA Understanding of HHSRS, Party Wall Act, Environmental Health Act and Building Regulations Experience of successfully undertaking site visits including post inspections and identification of building defects. Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: Competitive pay & generous pension 28 days holidays plus bank holidays Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development and technology A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered Role Profile Support the Senior Technical Officer in delivering a programme of repairs and structural works, including associated cost profiles, working with key stakeholders including residents and Asset Services colleagues to agree project delivery requirements. Undertake Housing Condition & Fitness For Human Habitation Act repair surveys for residential properties to assess defects and condition of works, both maintenance and structural, identifying the most efficient and cost effective solutions to ensure standards are maintained in terms of quality and compliance. Manage contractors throughout any works instructed, including day to day contract management services for works activity including commissioning appropriate work orders, monitoring progress to completion, ensuring contract obligations are fulfilled in line with agreed performance frameworks, identifying under performance and escalating via agreed routes as required. Work alongside legal professionals in the preparation of evidence to be presented in court. Support the business in processing of Home Improvement requests, including site surveys and co-ordination of H&S information relevant requested works. Support the Insurance Manager and Senior Technical Officer on insurance related works such as fire / flood damaged properties, providing technical appraisal of the remedial works with loss adjusters. Provide robust backing information to ensure the authorisation of payments in line with the Group's financial controls, contributing to the development and review of relevant budgets including processing payments for approved contracted works, ensuring Asset Management expenditure is robustly managed in line with annual budgets. Maintain accurate records, using appropriate systems and databases, ensuring the integrity and quality of data to enable regular analysis to be carried out and reporting to be completed as required. Manage enquiries relating to works effectively from both internal and external stakeholder, providing clear, supportive and accurate advice or signposting as appropriate and escalating complaints and complex queries via the appropriate channels to ensure effective resolution. Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively, including close liaison with tenants, managing their expectations and ensuring convenient and high caliber customer service throughout any programmes of works. Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures. Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Ensure that all GDPR requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Ensure internal business processes are followed in line with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service. Person specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Experience in the building industry, ideally working within a customer focussed housing repair and maintenance team with a strong understanding of building maintenance terminology and repair activities. Thorough understanding of housing condition legislation, including Disrepair and FFHHA Understanding of HHSRS, Party Wall Act, Environmental Health Act and Building Regulations Experience of successfully undertaking site visits including post inspections and identification of building defects. Effective contract management skills including managing service and maintenance contracts. Effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation, including the ability to successfully persuade and influence others. Ability of using sound judgement when making effective decisions. Customer focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements. Ability to use Microsoft Office. Desirable Relevant building, maintenance, compliance or facilities management qualification e.g. HNC in Building or NEBOSH General, or equivalent. Relevant professional qualification Thorough understanding of project management methodologies
Hays
Building Surveyor (Maintenance) with United Reform Church! Building Surveyor (Maintenance) for the United Reform Church (Thames North Synod Property Team) Salary: £55,000 - £57,000 Location: Home-based with regular London/UK travel Contract: Full-time Closing Date: 18th January Hays are working exclusively with Thames North Synod on this appointment. About the Role We are seeking a skilled Property Officer to join the Thames North Synod property team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert advice and hands-on support for property matters across the Synod, including development, repair, maintenance, sustainability enhancements, and refurbishment projects.You will play a key role in ensuring proposals for property development and related funding applications are well-researched and presented, enabling informed decision-making by the Resources Committee. Additionally, you will oversee Synod-owned investment properties-commercial, residential, and retirement housing-ensuring compliance with landlord responsibilities and statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the Property Team to deliver property services aligned with Synod mission objectives. Support churches in developing proposals for property development, refurbishment, and repair. Promote sustainability and ECO initiatives within the Synod. Manage building contracts and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Oversee maintenance of Synod-owned properties, including residential investment properties. Liaise with letting agents, insurance brokers, and contractors. Prepare reports for the Resources Committee and attend relevant meetings. Respond to emergency property issues and manage out-of-hours repairs. Person Specification Essential: Minimum HNC/HND in Building Surveying or Facilities Management. Hands-on experience in assessing feasibility and costs for building projects. Strong project management skills and ability to work with architects, surveyors, and contractors. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Proficiency in MS Office and strategic thinking ability. Driving licence and own vehicle. Desirable: Understanding of local church operations and networks in the building industry. Additional Information 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Contributory pension scheme. Enhanced DBS and safeguarding training required. Interested?Apply now through Hays, who are working exclusively on this role. For more information or to submit your application, please contact Molly Spencer at Hays Property Recruitment.Closing date: 18th January. #
Building Surveyor (Maintenance) with United Reform Church! Building Surveyor (Maintenance) for the United Reform Church (Thames North Synod Property Team) Salary: £55,000 - £57,000 Location: Home-based with regular London/UK travel Contract: Full-time Closing Date: 18th January Hays are working exclusively with Thames North Synod on this appointment. About the Role We are seeking a skilled Property Officer to join the Thames North Synod property team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert advice and hands-on support for property matters across the Synod, including development, repair, maintenance, sustainability enhancements, and refurbishment projects.You will play a key role in ensuring proposals for property development and related funding applications are well-researched and presented, enabling informed decision-making by the Resources Committee. Additionally, you will oversee Synod-owned investment properties-commercial, residential, and retirement housing-ensuring compliance with landlord responsibilities and statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the Property Team to deliver property services aligned with Synod mission objectives. Support churches in developing proposals for property development, refurbishment, and repair. Promote sustainability and ECO initiatives within the Synod. Manage building contracts and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Oversee maintenance of Synod-owned properties, including residential investment properties. Liaise with letting agents, insurance brokers, and contractors. Prepare reports for the Resources Committee and attend relevant meetings. Respond to emergency property issues and manage out-of-hours repairs. Person Specification Essential: Minimum HNC/HND in Building Surveying or Facilities Management. Hands-on experience in assessing feasibility and costs for building projects. Strong project management skills and ability to work with architects, surveyors, and contractors. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Proficiency in MS Office and strategic thinking ability. Driving licence and own vehicle. Desirable: Understanding of local church operations and networks in the building industry. Additional Information 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Contributory pension scheme. Enhanced DBS and safeguarding training required. Interested?Apply now through Hays, who are working exclusively on this role. For more information or to submit your application, please contact Molly Spencer at Hays Property Recruitment.Closing date: 18th January. #
Hays Construction and Property
City, London
Building Surveyor (Maintenance) for the United Reform Church (Thames North Synod Property Team) Salary: 55,000 - 57,000 Location: Home-based with regular London/UK travel Contract: Full-time Closing Date: 18th January Hays are working exclusively with Thames North Synod on this appointment. About the Role We are seeking a skilled Property Officer to join the Thames North Synod property team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert advice and hands-on support for property matters across the Synod, including development, repair, maintenance, sustainability enhancements, and refurbishment projects.You will play a key role in ensuring proposals for property development and related funding applications are well-researched and presented, enabling informed decision-making by the Resources Committee. Additionally, you will oversee Synod-owned investment properties-commercial, residential, and retirement housing-ensuring compliance with landlord responsibilities and statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the Property Team to deliver property services aligned with Synod mission objectives. Support churches in developing proposals for property development, refurbishment, and repair. Promote sustainability and ECO initiatives within the Synod. Manage building contracts and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Oversee maintenance of Synod-owned properties, including residential investment properties. Liaise with letting agents, insurance brokers, and contractors. Prepare reports for the Resources Committee and attend relevant meetings. Respond to emergency property issues and manage out-of-hours repairs. Person Specification Essential: Minimum HNC/HND in Building Surveying or Facilities Management. Hands-on experience in assessing feasibility and costs for building projects. Strong project management skills and ability to work with architects, surveyors, and contractors. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Proficiency in MS Office and strategic thinking ability. Driving licence and own vehicle. Desirable: Understanding of local church operations and networks in the building industry. Additional Information 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Contributory pension scheme. Enhanced DBS and safeguarding training required. Interested? Apply now through Hays, who are working exclusively on this role. For more information or to submit your application, please contact Molly Spencer at Hays Property Recruitment. Closing date: 18th January. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Building Surveyor (Maintenance) for the United Reform Church (Thames North Synod Property Team) Salary: 55,000 - 57,000 Location: Home-based with regular London/UK travel Contract: Full-time Closing Date: 18th January Hays are working exclusively with Thames North Synod on this appointment. About the Role We are seeking a skilled Property Officer to join the Thames North Synod property team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert advice and hands-on support for property matters across the Synod, including development, repair, maintenance, sustainability enhancements, and refurbishment projects.You will play a key role in ensuring proposals for property development and related funding applications are well-researched and presented, enabling informed decision-making by the Resources Committee. Additionally, you will oversee Synod-owned investment properties-commercial, residential, and retirement housing-ensuring compliance with landlord responsibilities and statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the Property Team to deliver property services aligned with Synod mission objectives. Support churches in developing proposals for property development, refurbishment, and repair. Promote sustainability and ECO initiatives within the Synod. Manage building contracts and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Oversee maintenance of Synod-owned properties, including residential investment properties. Liaise with letting agents, insurance brokers, and contractors. Prepare reports for the Resources Committee and attend relevant meetings. Respond to emergency property issues and manage out-of-hours repairs. Person Specification Essential: Minimum HNC/HND in Building Surveying or Facilities Management. Hands-on experience in assessing feasibility and costs for building projects. Strong project management skills and ability to work with architects, surveyors, and contractors. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Proficiency in MS Office and strategic thinking ability. Driving licence and own vehicle. Desirable: Understanding of local church operations and networks in the building industry. Additional Information 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Contributory pension scheme. Enhanced DBS and safeguarding training required. Interested? Apply now through Hays, who are working exclusively on this role. For more information or to submit your application, please contact Molly Spencer at Hays Property Recruitment. Closing date: 18th January. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
