Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service. Senior Maintenance Surveyor Ely £47,798 - £50,313 per year plus Company car 40 hours per week We are seeking a Senior Maintenance Surveyor to join our team based in the East / South East Areas. The role will involve managing a team of 7 maintenance surveyors, monitoring works progress and post inspections as well as liaising with external contractors. The role of Senior Maintenance Surveyor will include: Managing contractors in accordance with their contractual terms, making recommendations for improvements and implementing actions Supporting the delivery of a cost effective maintenance service by operating within appropriate financial policies, procedures and budgets Producing appropriate reports relating to surveying and contractor performance and cost on specific maintenance issues to enable them to be addressed and resolved Ensuring that health and safety and healthy working conditions are promoted within their area of responsibility Attending monthly performance reviews with the contractors, checking of invoicing and ensuring that payments are made in line with contractual obligations Managing the recruitment, performance and development of quality staff to ensure that skilled staff are available to meet business needs Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Managing the operational delivery of a cost effective voids and medical adaptations service by operating within appropriate financial policies, procedures and agreed budgets Skills and experiences: Building related degree, relevant professional qualification or knowledge and ability at an equivalent level HNC in Building and Surveying or similar Proven experience of undertaking a similar role within a building and surveying environment with a good working knowledge of building regulations, legislation and current practice A Strong understanding of repairs processes Proven experience in working with others to deliver property related works, including indirect reports and third party suppliers Working knowledge of legislations and best practice Ability to extract and interpret computerised information and documentation Proficient user of Microsoft packages This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence About us Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary Life Assurance Employee Advice Service including counselling Cycle to Work scheme Voluntary health plans Employee discounts Wellbeing support and tools Employee recognition scheme Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues Role salary is £41,920 with an additional policy allowance of £5,877 per annum (rising to £44,127 with an additional policy allowance of £6,186 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) To view the job profile please click here (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 25 November 2024 We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. For an insight into what it’s like to work for us, take a look at our company page on Linkedin Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.