Are you a passionate and experienced Building Safety Surveyor looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older people? Join our award-winning charity, The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, and be part of our mission to create "better lives for older people"!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Building Safety Surveyor to join our team based at our Head Office in Coventry. As a Building Safety Surveyor with The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, you will be a key team member conducting comprehensive building safety surveys, inspections, and assessments across all locations within the ExtraCare portfolio to identify potential hazards, risks, and non-compliance issues in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.
The ideal candidate will have previous proven experience within a similar role, be flexible, motivated and adaptable to change. If this sounds like you, please read on for more details!
Location: Coventry (based at Head Office)
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5 hours
Salary: £47,000 + £3,500 car allowance
You will:
Perform regular inspections of buildings, including fire safety systems, electrical systems, heating and ventilation systems, and structural components to ensure proper functioning and identify any defects or maintenance needs.
Where required, schedule and specify repairs and ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
Ensure the timely delivery/execution of all regulatory inspections and checks to include Regulation 7 and 10 of the Building Safety Act 2022.
Oversee and ensure the timely execution of all works arising from risk assessments and regulatory checks.
Support the Head of Property and Environment in all Building Safety tasks and act as chair of the Building Safety Working Group and Fire Focus Group as required. Be a permanent member of both groups.
About you:
Background in conducting building safety surveys, inspections, and assessments across various property types.
Experience managing a team and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously is essential.
A track record of successfully managing complex projects, delegating tasks, and ensuring timely completion of work while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Experience in maintaining large property portfolios and developing and managing budgets for investment assets.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate building safety issues, recommendations, and instructions to various stakeholders, including management, staff, and external contractors.
Able to deliver basic presentations to a mixed audience using PowerPoint.
Benefits
Flexitime and hybrid working model (subject to criteria)
Enhanced contributory Pension
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
Option to purchase or sell additional annual leave
Attendance reward
Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
Life Assurance
Free Gym Membership (within location)
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.
Do not miss out! Click ‘apply' now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as our new Building Safety Surveyor .
Closing date: Friday 02 May 2025
Proposed interview date: TBC
ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process
ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early. Be one of the first to apply!
TPBN1_UKTJ