Job Introduction
With 11,000 properties under our belt and more being added to our portfolio, this is an exciting time to join our fast-growing and busy Property Services team. As our new Building Surveyor, working across departments will be second nature to you. You will be working alongside our Partnering Contractor, providing advice and support, driving performance and value for money. This role will cover areas such as Responsive Repairs, Voids, and Disrepair. You will find a mix of property and tenure types across several estates and catchment areas which you will help us maintain and improve.
We are looking for a candidate with a good understanding of building pathology backed with experience from a similar role, knowledge of Health and Safety within property, alongside experience of HHSR. The successful will also be able to take the lead and work collaboratively to support team members to help us maintain and improve our properties.
A DBS check and a driving licence will be required for this role as you will be working on a number of sites across Milton Keynes and at times with vulnerable people.
Main Responsibility
- To deliver a full range of building surveying duties across the Council’s Housing portfolio.
- To work with the Asset Manager and Repairs Manager to develop the Council’s strategy, policies and procedures to ensure properties meet the requirements of the residents.
- Undertaking stock condition surveys across the portfolio to confirm current condition and ensure issues identified are addressed in an appropriate time frame, with due consideration to budgets and HRA Business Plan
- Drive contractor performance on quality, cost & timeliness of works.
- Prepare detailed, technical reports to inform on options to support investment decisions.
- Take ownership and respond to enquiries, incidents, to reduce impact on residents and achieve desired outcomes of Milton Keynes Council.
The Ideal Candidate
- A qualified or experienced Surveyor or trades person.
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Someone who enjoys making a difference with customer services at the heart of what they do.
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Someone who can get about, with a driving license and access to transport.
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Someone who is flexible – you might be asked to work in another office within Milton Keynes.
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Someone who is a team player but also able to work successfully on their own.
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Someone who understands the challenges in Social Housing and how we support or residents.
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Someone who takes ownership and sees things through to completion.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, Apprenticeship Programmes (junior and senior), coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cashplan
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles)
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs)
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements
- Childcare Subsidy
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
