Building Inspector/Surveyor

Job Title:

Building Inspector/Surveyor (Fixed Term Contract for 2 years)

This role is a Fixed Term Contract for 2 years with the potential of extension if targets are met.

Location:

Dublin - visits booked in diary can be changed each day

Hours:

35 hour working week - flexible, 7 hours a day OR Part-time options

The role is performed remotely, and all relevant equipment is provided to enable you to perform your role to the best of your abilities.

Salary:

£ k euros per annum)

Bonus Structure:

Overtime payments available - Rate = 1.25 euros for the hours worked over 35 hours - (Part time) = normal pay until 35 hours

Description:

My clients require a highly motivated, enthusiastic Building Surveyor/ Inspector to join their existing team.

The Building Survey team are responsible for completing Stock Condition Surveys in line with the contractual needs of their clients, with occasional cover for carrying out warranty risk assessments on new build properties.

You will ensure that properties meet Building Regulations and Housing (standards for rental houses) Regulations 2019.

The successful candidate will be working towards meeting weekly KPIs in accordance with the clients needs, with administration support provided for the Building Survey team.

The company will provide support and guidance through the training and mentoring to become a registered Building Surveyor if required.

As brand ambassador, my client ensures their company values and ethos are promoted at all times.

Must Haves:

• Must hold a Building Surveyor/Structural/Civil Engineer or Architect with recognised University degree to NFQ Level 8/EQF Level 6 or an equivalent
• It is essential that you have experience of surveying private residential properties
• Must have a working knowledge of the current Building and Housing (standards for rental houses) Regulations 2019 and other relevant housing regulations
• Full Drivers licence
• Candidates are registered Building Surveyor or working towards
• Customer-Service focused displaying excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise work in order to meet strict deadlines
• Maintain a high level of accuracy paying close attention to detail
• Work effectively on own initiative in a pressurised environment and as part of a team with minimum supervision
• IT literate and proficient user of MS packages
• Must be able to think clearly and solve problems
• Must have interpersonal skills and a positive attitude to work and other people.
• Customer focused gaining clients trust and respect through their professional conduct.
• Thinks and acts in a proactive way displaying effective time management.
• Accountable and responsible, maintaining client confidentiality at all times.
• Willingness to travel across Ireland/ UK (i.e training courses).
• Any other duties that are required.

Responsibilities:
1. Inspection of privately rented properties in the respective region as mentioned above. You are required to carry out stock condition surveys at each property.
2. Reports are required on every property inspection using the application as supplied by the client.
3. Liaising with the Administration team who will book appointments, landlords and tenants for access to properties and with client regarding issues.
4. Administration the team will use a scheduling system to book in appointments for the Building Survey Team. You will have full access to see the appointments and will be required to report any issues such as no access to a tenants property etc.
5. Report writing this should be thorough and professional and contain all necessary information required. Training is provided and audit checks will be carried out. You will be required to report photographic evidence at times. Reports are written and returned electronically on a bespoke system - training also provided.
6. Inspections you are responsible for carrying out inspections of private rented dwellings, which will have tenants present. You will be inspecting the property to ensure that they meet the Housing (standards for rental houses) Regulations 2019. You may be required to report confidentially to the client/and your employer on any other matters of concern and adhere to all safeguarding policies.
7. Non Compliance if an inspection indicates areas that are not compliant with the Housing (standards for rental houses) Regulations 2019 then details of which should be recorded on the report. If there are serious breaches of Health and Safety then these should be treated with the upmost urgency, reporting to the Managing Surveyor/ Contracts Manager and subsequently the client. Re-inspections will be required to ensure all non-compliance issues are resolved.
8. KPIs ensuring that targets set by the company and client are met in a timely and professional manner. All systems / equipment and support are provided to ensure you are able to meet the target and client needs.
As and when required - Structural Warranty Inspections;
9. Carrying out site inspections for 10 year structural warranty insurance cover on new build dwellings. This involves inspecting the dwellings at various stages during construction and liaising with builders on any technical issues or sub-standard/remedial works.
10. Inspecting existing properties and preparing condition survey reports.
11. Assessing building defects and compiling expert reports for clients.
12. Investigating structural issues and rainwater ingress claims.
13. Using bespoke GHW systems to log reports and work in a timely manner.
14. You may be required to liaise occasionally with clients and customers to organise visits, managing your own online diary.
15. Any other duties as and when required by Directors or Management.

Health and Safety responsibilities:
Take reasonable care the Health and Safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your actions.
Work in a safe manner and observe the Company Health and Safety Rules and Procedures.
Report to your manager/ Health and Safety manager any incidents that have led to or could have led to injury or an accident or have affected the environment.
Report all injuries promptly that occur to yourself at work and obtain the necessary first aid treatment.
Ensure that you work with managers and the Company to achieve a healthy and safe workplace environment.
Help in the investigation of accidents in order to prevent recurrence.
Ensure that you observe the company handbook and maintain a professional image at all times, and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations in the office.
Set an example of safe, correct behaviour at all times whilst on sites or in the office.
Report any hazard / defect you may observe promptly to your immediate manager.
Report any shortcomings in systems of work or procedures to your manager.
Not to interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare or yourselves or your work colleagues.
To comply with safe systems of work at all times
To advise managers when not trained for tasks you are being asked to carry out.
Adhere to safe driving procedures.
All above applicable on sites and in office.

Additional Benefits:

Car allowance - up to 5,700 euro per annum - 10 cents per km mileage.

Company tablet and phone.

22 days holidays, 10 statutory (pro-rata for part time)

After probation (6 months) healthcare

Statutory Pension

Interview Process:

1 or 2 stages; 1 - Phone/Video interview - not necessary 2 - Face to face interview - more likely going to be the only stage

Job Type

Permanent

Degree Required

Yes

Reason for hire

Growth