Building Surveyor (Temporary Accommodation)

The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a skilled Building Surveyor to join our Corporate Building Maintenance & Compliance team to deliver an effective, reliable, customer-focused service to the Council with a focus on effective maintenance and maximising the availability of the Council properties. The priority will be on the Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) Temporary Accommodation (TA) sites, which are properties bought back by the Council for use across the TA portfolio.  

The role will be to undertake the supervision and management of repair and renewal works to the TA properties across the Borough. You will be expected to assist in undertaking condition surveys of a wide variety of properties.

You will assist in maintaining robust programmes for ensuring that all TA properties are compliant with current statutory regulations and for managing the work of the wider team to ensure that all Council buildings are maintained to agreed standards.

You will support the Strategic Property Services team in providing building surveying and inspection advice in relation to the assessment of contractual obligations and preparation of schedules of condition and dilapidations.

You will provide expert and technical advice on the design, condition, capacity, suitability and statutory compliance monitoring of building installations, advising Council stakeholders. You will also provide expert technical reports, appraisals, measurements, costings, and estimates for various surveys, including maintenance repairs, voids, disrepair, and minor projects.

Using your building knowledge and a high level of technical expertise, you will be working within a team carrying out a critical role, ensuring that Hackney Council can deliver its services and meet corporate objectives across the corporate estate. The estate comprises circa 600 mixed use properties across a diverse sector, including commercial offices, libraries, community halls, temporary accommodation and the voluntary sector.

It is expected that you will have a sound and detailed knowledge of Building Regulations , procurement routes, construction practices, building contracts and legal compliance. You are required to have a relevant degree or equivalent in Land Management/Surveying, Construction and Building strategy formulation, development and implementation (or similar). It is desirable, but not imperative, that you have a qualification with The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 24 November 2024 (22:59 pm)

Interview date: to be confirmed 

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk