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As a Specialist Surveyor, you will be part of the Active Asset Management team, playing a key role in shaping the Group's Asset Investment Strategy and delivering effective investment planning solutions for the housing stock.
Responsibilities:
* Advise PFP on technical design, maintenance, and repairs across various property types.
* Conduct thorough surveys and produce detailed technical reports in line with industry best practices.
* Perform investigative building surveys to identify necessary work on defective properties.
* Support programs for asbestos monitoring, energy assessments, radon testing, and disrepair.
* Help develop operational surveying procedures to ensure accurate asset and compliance data is captured in the Group's Asset Register.
* Ensure properties are aligned with statutory obligations and industry standards.
This role covers the Scotland region.
Qualifications:
* Experience in developing survey reports, planned surveying programs, and investigating defective properties, particularly within social housing.
* Solid understanding of housing-related building and surveying requirements, along with knowledge of statutory obligations and sector standards.
* Building Surveyor (BSc(Hons) level or equivalent AssocRICS).
* Skilled in analysing stock data to create detailed specifications and cost forecasts.
* Proficiency in Microsoft applications and experience with housing asset registers.
* PCA qualified Damp & Timber surveyors, former craft operatives at Licentiateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (LCGI) standard, and those in the final stages of the SAVA residential training will be considered.
* Strong diagnostic skills, the ability to produce clear survey reports, and excellent customer engagement.
* A full driving license and access to a suitable vehicle are required.
Desirable Qualifications:
* RICS/CIOB membership.
* Knowledge of housing disrepair law.
* Experience in health and safety regulations and handling insurance peril damage.
* RICS Graduates and AssocRICS may apply at the entry level and will be supported to undertake the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
Essential Experience & Skills:
* Knowledge in assessing building defects and defects pathology either academically or through practical experience.
* Experience in developing survey reports, planned surveying programmes, and delivering volume defective property investigations.
The Benefits:
* Competitive salary, with a yearly salary review.
* Pension with matched contributions up to 7%.
* Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave.
* Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year.
* A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas, and much more.
* Professional development and support for those in the early stages of their career.
* Full support for RICS, with professional membership fees paid.
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