Investment Surveyor

Description:

Investment Surveyor

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join one of North West’s leading housing associations. Prima Group is an ambitious, forward thinking and innovative place to work. We see our people being key to our success, and are Silver Award members of Investors in People .

As an Investment Surveyor, your focus will be to support the Repairs Manager in the delivery of the planned investment programme in adherence with compliance and HSE regulations.

Location: Liverpool waterfront

Salary: £36,414 Per annum

Investment Surveyor Main Duties:

Support the Repairs Manager in the role of Contract Administrator in relation to cyclical maintenance and planned investment projects, and  oversee works on site; to ensure that standards are met.
To ensure that statutory legal compliance, internal procedures and best practice requirements in relation to planned, cyclical  and programmed works are followed by colleagues and contractors.
To manage consultants and to undertake specialist surveys in relation to health & safety risk and legal compliance.
To arrange and complete pre entry surveys on properties on programme and maintain accurate records.
To ensure information relating to works and customer choices is provided to contractors in a timely manner.
To ensure that record keeping, monitoring systems and processes for all of the Group asset legal compliance activities are maintained and up to date.
Prepare technical specifications and associated documentation for obtaining quotations and tenders for works;
Undertake post inspections of works, and resolve problems identified at those inspections; to ensure that standards are met
Monitor contractors' requests for works/cost variations, resolving discrepancies and queries where necessary; ensuring a value for money service
Control budget expenditure by providing thorough scrutiny of works costs at all times, with a clear focus on achieving value for money;
Approve payments to contractors within the limits set by financial standing orders;
Provide technical advice and assistance to customers, colleagues, contractors and other external partners;
Undertake surveys of the housing stock to provide data for addition to the stock condition database.  To maintain accuracy of data by providing regular updates to Repairs Manager for inclusion in Stock Condition Survey
Work closely with other departments to provide a fully integrated and customer focused service to residents;
Attend customer meetings as required and liaise with any external bodies or organisations in order to ensure the effective delivery of the investment service
Ensure the views of customers and colleagues are properly represented and considered by contractors undertaking planned, programme and cyclical;
Undertake any other duties to achieve personal, team and organisational objectives following consultation with your manager
Provide cover for Team Leaders within the Repairs team as and when required.
Investment Surveyor Person Requirements:

Full driving licence and use of a car for work
Mobile working required
Occasional working outside usual office hours
To provide out of hours emergency support where required
Undertake Health and safety and compliance duties as required
Strong commitment to customer service excellence.
Demonstrates drive and resilience
Self-starting and self-motivated.
Performance Focused
Investment Surveyor Skills & Competencies: 

Minimum BTEC HNC level qualification in a surveying, construction or M&E
Technical qualification in gas and or electrical services.
P402 Asbestos Management Qualification
Experience in a similar role for a housing association, not for profit or public-sector organisation.
Experience of writing specifications and preparing schedules of work.
Budget aware with experience of working in a value for money focused environment.
Experience of managing and delivering projects at site level.
Experience of using housing management and CRM systems
Experience of using Microsoft office software
Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements associated with planned and programmed works including CDM.
Knowledge of construction technology.
Knowledge of landlord legal responsibilities associated with the delivery of repairs & maintenance.
Knowledge of NHF schedule of rates
Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements associated with repairs and maintenance.
Trade or supervisory experience in an M&E based role
A clear understanding of the role of ICT in repairs & maintenance service delivery.
Knowledge of modern procurement methods and contract management.
Investment Surveyor Benefits- why work for us?

Healthcare scheme
Salary sacrifice scheme for qualifying staff
Pension scheme
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 4 Concessionary Days over the Christmas period.
35-hour week Monday-Friday
Fully flexible working arrangements – hybrid working from the office and from home
Free parking on site at Prima’s two offices
We strive to be an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and strives to achieve dignity at work. Whoever you are, you will be valued and respected.

Prima Group is signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme and the Caring Business Charter. As  such, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants and those care experienced young people, who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please specify if you wish to considered under this scheme.

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If you to be at the forefront of shaping Prima Group’s ambitions, then we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our website for more information about Prima Group