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About the Team This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and professional building maintenance surveyor seeking a new challenge to join our award winning Property Services Building Team. As part of a wider team including building surveyors &amp; M&amp;E engineers, the postholder will coordinate and deliver works through our supply chain, ensuring high standards and conformity to specification throughout. Working predominantly within the county of Warwickshire for a range of customers, the buildings we maintain include office accommodation, schools, fire stations, libraries, heritage and culture property, industrial buildings as well as farms and small holdings. This post offers challenge, stimulation and requires a self-motivated, energetic, enthusiastic and team focused person. The Building Maintenance Surveyor post is key to our continued success and your performance will directly contribute to it. Within the Building Services Team you will be working as part of a professional team of surveyors and engineers responsible for a wide range of revenue and capital projects for clients both within and external to the Council. Working from Warwickshire County Council's property condition data or to external client briefs you will be conducting site surveys, preparing specifications and tender drawings, certifying contractors accounts, instructing contractors, chairing meetings, and managing your own projects through from inception to handover, liaising with stakeholders along the way. You will be assisting the Building Team Manager in providing technical support both within Building Maintenance and to other services within Warwickshire County Council. The role requires an ambitious, qualified, and motivated building maintenance surveyor who will be provided with all the support needed to deliver a quality service About the Role 37 hours per week Salary £39,186 - £41,418 (pay award pending) Out of hours callout &amp; standby: Approximately one weeks duty, every four to six weeks, paid at 12.5% of hourly rate. Full rate if required to work, or attend site. Generous Annual Leave entitlement - 26 days rising to 31 days after 4 years service, plus bank holidays and an additional Company Day at Christmas. Agile Working Hours and Agile Place of Work - Ability to work from home or from one of WCC's office spaces, to suit the needs of the service. Agile working is a fluid working practice, which is about finding the best way for both the individual and the organisation to work. Professional Membership fees - Payment of CIOB, RICS or similar professional membership fees. (Single membership only) Key Requirements The post holder must have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. The postholder will be required to independently travel to various properties managed by WCC within Warwickshire County. The post holder should be qualified to HNC level or equivalent in construction. Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them! At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best. Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund ' The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform. Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council. Additional Information Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public. An NPPV check is required for individuals who are to be appointed due to frequent and uncontrolled access to government assets. To discuss the role please contact Danny Evans (Team Manager - Building Services) - <a href="mailto:dannyevans@warwickshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">dannyevans@warwickshire.gov.uk</a> Closing date: 3 rd October 2024 Interview date: 17 th &amp; 18 th October 2024 Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact <a href="mailto:hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk</a> and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more

Building Maintenance Surveyor

Job Description <ul> <li>Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Great Wenham Operational Hub, Colchester (Near Ipswich), Essex CO7 6PS</li> <li>£42,403 - £49,498 per annum (pro rata for part time)</li> <li>Full Time, 37 hours per week</li> <li>Permanent</li></ul>Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. What we are looking for We are looking for two Building Maintenance Surveyor's to join our new Housing Operations and DLO (Direct Labour Organisation) Team. To be successful, you will be driven and share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. Babergh and Mid-Suffolk District Councils are going through an exciting period of change, with a new operating model being developed for the DLO within our Housing Directorate. The DLO oversees the maintenance of housing repairs and voids with some planned work activities and is supported by several contractors. The DLO has its own trade team. This is your opportunity to join our new team at inception and to help shape the future of our Housing Operations and DLO. About the role Working from our Great Wenham Hub, or other site-based working environment as required, you will deliver a full range of professional surveying services within Housing Operations and the DLO. Reporting to the Senior Surveyor, your work will include, but is not limited to providing specifications of complex works, managing and coordinating works, mutual inspections, disrepairs, inspections, and complaint resolutions. In your role, you will: <ul> <li>ensure statutory and industry best practices and compliance, delivering the highest technical standards </li> <li>complete surveying and inspections of works, creating maximum efficiency and ensuring key performance indicators are maintained</li> <li>provide expert technical advice, working with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that works are delivered within agreed timeframes and to the desired quality of workmanship</li> <li>offer support and guidance on building-related matters and enquiries, often of a complex or multifaceted nature</li> <li>contribute to continuous improvements and help deliver top-quartile performance within the DLO and across Building Services</li> <li>ensure all surveying tasks are completed within set timescales to meet work deadlines and comply with policies and procedures</li> <li>support the Senior Surveyor in the planning and execution of surveying works</li> <li>work with the Assets Team providing surveying duties around complex surveying works, major and planned works, compliance, feeding into stock condition surveys and updating stock information on databases. </li> </ul>The role will be part of an out-of-hours call-out rota. About you <ul> <li>You will Ideally hold an RICS accredited surveying degree or a minimum HNC standard and a NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety.</li> <li>We are looking for experienced Surveyors with a thorough working knowledge of current and appropriate building works legislation, including CDM and Health and Safety.</li> <li>You will have a good technical knowledge of housing properties and their building and service components as well as sound knowledge of building defects and solutions and the ability to estimate building costs.</li> <li>A team player, you will need to be an effective problem solver, demonstrating attention to detail in your work and strong organisation and communication skills.</li> <li>A full valid driving licence is essential to carry out the duties of this role.</li> </ul>If you think you have what it takes to be successful in these surveyor roles, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. About us Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits <ul> <li>Great opportunities for learning and development.</li> <li>Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays).</li> <li>Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Wellbeing Support Programme.</li> <li>Employee Assist Programme.</li> <li>Health Care Options.</li> </ul>For more information, please visit our Employee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirect,org). Our ways of working Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents. For more information Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) before applying for this job opportunity. For an informal discussion, please contact Jane Branch, Head of Operations and DLO,by either calling 01449 724619 or emailing <a href="mailto:jane.branch@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk" target="_blank">jane.branch@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk</a> Closing date: 5 pm, 14 October 2024. When applying, please ensure: <ul> <li>that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.</li> <li>your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the 'Person Profile' section of the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf).</li> </ul>This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. About the Team How to apply Step 1 - read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (JD and PS). Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement. Your statement needs to indicate how you meet the criteria in the 'Person specification ' section of the (JD and PS) Your statement should: <ul> <li>Be no more than 2 sides of A4</li> <li>use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted)</li> <li>be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed.</li> </ul>

Head of Customer Experience (Housing and Repairs) Service Name: Amber Housing Salary: £55,260 PA Location: Working from Home but would expect to be on our customer sites at least 2 days per week Hours: 38 Hours PW About Amber Housing: Amber Housing are a wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of Ambient Support. We have been providing quality housing management, property development and other housing related services for over a decade. We are proud of the solid base of professionalism and expertise that we bring to the services that we offer and have won awards that demonstrate our ability to deliver the highest quality of service to the organisations we work with and people we support. The role of our Head of Customer Experience : * Oversee delivery of Amber Housing's services to our customers managing the day-to-day delivery of housing services and repairs. * Lead responsibility for the operation and delivery of Amber Housing's call center service delivered through an external organisation. * Management of contractor agreements and qualifications/quality assurance documentation. * Financial management of repairs and maintenance budgets including the review, authorization, and processing of contractor invoices. * Monitoring housing and repairs performance including recording, analysis, and quarterly reporting of contractor performance indicators. Overall responsibility for five employees: - Housing &amp; Agency Contracts Manager - Housing Officer - Repairs and Business Services coordinator - Invoice Administrator Skills and attributes of our Housing And Repairs Manager: - Educated to Degree level or equivalent in relevant role. - 2 years' experience in a maintenance, supervisory or management role in housing and/or repairs - Building relationships externally and with internal customers - Complaints handling - Preparation of performance reports and statistics - Management of external contractors and contracts - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Excellent IT skills particularly, Excel, Word, and competent user of Outlook - Financial management - Negotiating skills - Assertiveness but calm demeanor - Tenacity and attention to detail - Sound judgement and analysis - Customer Service - Team Working - Self-motivated &amp; good time &amp; management - Planning &amp; forecasting - Flexibility in working arrangements (willing to work outside normal working hours) - Participation as required in telephone On-Call arrangements. - Ability to drive, willingness to travel and have access to a vehicle. Our Head of Customer Experience benefits will include: - 29 days plus 8 statutory per annum - Flexible working, enabling life-work balance. - Range of qualifications including, care certificate, apprenticeship schemes in the health and social care sector and management development programme. - 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme. - Membership of Health Service Discounts scheme. - Free access to comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmer. Do you want to take your first steps towards a new rewarding career? If the answer is yes, then we'd love to hear from you. We positively welcome diversity of background, ethnicity, skills, talents, and contributions from everyone. We are committed to Safeguarding. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles. REF- INDLP

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