Surveyor
- Recruiter
- Websense Recruit
- Location
- Kingston Upon Thames (London Borough), London (Greater)
- Salary
- £34,120 per annum
- Posted
- 03 Jul 2018
- Closes
- 19 Jul 2018
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Surveyor
Kingston upon Thames (KT1)
£34,120 per annum
35 hours per week
Closing date - Midday on 19th July 2018.
Interviews will be taking place on 15th August 2018.
Valid driving licence and use of own vehicle is essential
This post is subject to background checks.
The Client
Hastoe is the country’s leading developer of affordable rural housing and a great place to work. We have an outstanding reputation for innovation and are at the forefront of environmental sustainability.
The Role
As part of Hastoe’s Asset management team you will prepare specifications, schedules of works, drawings and contract documents for tendering or pricing by contractors to meet Hastoe’s planned maintenance and major works programmes. You will conduct inspections and regular checks as necessary to ensure on-site delivery is to a high standard and meets Hastoe’s requirements. You will actively involve our residents in consultations, project planning and delivery of procuring new services. You will also need to carryout investigations on site into building defects or problems and produce technical reports with recommendations.
The Person
You are self motivated and well organised and know how to effectively manage a busy workload. Good negotiation and people management skills are essential to developing and maintaining effective relationships with our suppliers. You must use your initiative and be flexible in your approach to completing your work as our stock is spread over a large geographical area.
Essential skills
To do this role you will need:
- Previous experience of working in a construction environment or in a similar role
- A qualification such as Btech, HNC or HND or a qualification in a construction related subject
- A good knowledge of health and safety legislation including CDM
- Proven successful project management and contract administration of planned, cyclical and major repairs projects
- The ability to estimate and value projects of rates or proprietary indices
- Experience of managing works using term contracts
- A basic understanding of building pathology and ability to diagnose building related defects
What can you expect from Hastoe?
- Salary £34,120 per annum
- 25 days per annum annual leave, increasing to 28 days linked to service, plus bank holidays and 1.5 complementary days off
- Automatic enrolment into SHPS Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, with employer contribution up to 8%
- Training and development to support you in delivering an outstanding service to our customers.
How to Apply
There are two ways to apply for this role.
- Click the apply button and follow the instructions. You will be directed to their career page where you will be required to complete an application form.
- Send a copy of your CV & covering letter to hr@hastoe.com
Important Further Information
If you like the sound of this role and you meet the criteria then we want to hear from you.
Visit our jobs and careers page on our website www.hastoe.com to view the full job pack.
To apply for this vacancy either complete the online application on our website or submit your CV to hr@hastoe.com. If you are submitting a CV you will be asked to complete 2 set questions to be shortlisted for this vacancy.
You can request an application pack by emailing hr@hastoe.com , or calling 0208 973 0435, and let us know if you require assistance with the application process.