Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic team of Regional Building Surveyors? We are excited to announce an internal opportunity to join us as a Senior Building Surveyor. This is your chance to make a significant impact on our growing housing portfolio and contribute to the strategic maintenance of our properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Development: Effectively manage and develop the Regional Building Surveyors, ensuring they reach their full potential and support the business with complex repairs.
• Project Management: Provide detailed resolutions and project management for complex repairs, considering customer requirements, value for money, and other factors, including the resolution of complaints.
• Technical Expertise: Offer senior surveying insights and technical advice, working closely with other departments and external agencies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Health and Safety: Support, manage, and challenge Health and Safety in the workplace, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and recording procedures.

Why Join LiveWest?

This offers a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role, expand your skill set, and gain valuable experience in managing a team and overseeing complex projects. By applying for this role, you will not only advance your career but also play a crucial part in shaping the future of our Property Services. Join us in promoting a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and customer focus. Apply now and be a part of our journey towards delivering high-performance and innovative solutions!

This role is being offered as a full time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week. This role will predominantly cover the Cornwall and Devon area, with Tolvaddon and Exeter as the nearest office. Hybrid working is available for this role working 2 - 3 days per week in the office, dependent on business need.

For further information about this role, please view our candidate information pack.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

To be successful in your application for the role of Senior Building Surveyor, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level 2 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role specific skills and experience:

• Technical Management Experience: Extensive experience in managing domestic dwellings, with a strong understanding of the built environment.
• Building Diagnosis: Proficient in building diagnosis and fault-finding.
• Health and Safety Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation related to housing and the construction industry, including CDM regulations.
• Contract Management: Experience in letting and managing contracts and service providers, including developing formal specifications and technical information.
• Surveying Expertise: Excellent building surveying skills.
• Continuous Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with the RICS profession.
• Relevant Experience: Experience in asset management and surveying within an RSL, local or public authority, or private practice.

Qualifications:

• H&S Certification (SMSTS / IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent).
• Level 4 or 5 Qualification in a construction-related field (HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Desirable: Management Qualification (ILM / CIH or equivalent).
• Desirable: CIOB/CIH/RICS equivalent qualification in property surveying.
• Desirable: Degree in a relevant qualification.
• Desirable: Professional membership of MCIOB or RICS. 

• Working Style: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Priorities your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.