Building Surveyor

As a member of the Asset and Development team, the Asset Project Manager will be responsible for a wide range of project management activities in relation to property acquisitions and disposals, planned maintenance and property development.

Client Details

I am working with a a not-for-profit housing association that provides housing, training, care and support services across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and North Yorkshire.

Description

• Assist in the development and implementation of the planned maintenance programme to ensure that the property portfolio is maintained to a high standard, continues to meet relevant regulatory standards (e.g. Decent Homes) and achieves longer-term objectives such as Zero Carbon.
• Identify suitable properties either for purchase or lease required to meet the organisation's development objectives and carry out initial inspections to assess whether they meet the Horton Standard.
• Arrange for condition surveys and formal valuations to be carried out prior to the purchase of new properties.
• Prepare schedules of work and arrange for any necessary repairs and improvement works to be carried out on newly acquired properties to ensure that they meet their standards.
• Ensure that all regulatory safety compliance checks are carried out on newly acquired properties including asbestos surveys, fire risk assessments, gas and electrical safety checks and legionella risk assessments and arrange for any remedial works identified during these inspections to be completed prior to handover to the local housing management team.
• Arrange for newly acquired properties to be fitted out with furniture, white goods, carpets and floor coverings prior to hand over to the local housing management team.
• Work closely with consultants, contractors and suppliers involved in new build developments or major refurbishment projects, attending site meetings and regularly reviewing progress.
• Represent the organisation at external property development meetings with partner agencies.
• Negotiate lease renewals with landlords as and when required and also oversee the hand back of any leased properties at the end of the term, arranging for the removal and disposal of furniture, white goods and other contents and, where necessary, ensure that any repairs or dilapidation's are carried out.
• Maintain detailed records of acquisitions, disposals and the condition of the stock and assist in keeping the Assets and Liability Register up to date.

Profile

• Minimum of three years' experience in property asset management, development,construction or maintenance.
• The ability to prepare work specifications for property repairs and improvements.
• A good working knowledge of property related health and safety regulations and standards including gas, electrical, fire safety and CDM (Construction Design Management) regulations.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• IT literacy and the ability to use asset management software.
• Full driving licence

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Health and well-being initiatives