Job Introduction
We own and manage over 66,000 properties that ranges from Victorian street properties more than 120 years old to new developments built in the 21st century. Every type of accommodation presents different problems and right now we are investing record sums of money into improving our homes today and for the future.
What’s in it for me
We’re investing in our building surveying teams and are looking for a number of builder surveyors with a range of experience to join our property services team on a permanent basis. We’re committed to helping you further your career and will support you to attend a wide range of courses and gain relevant qualifications. We also offer mentoring, coaching and development opportunities across the organisation
Main Responsibility
What you will be doing
NHG Building Surveyor workload is mainly generated from case enquiries that our partners such as housing officers and property managers create. You will work closely with allocated teams to deliver a more personalised customer focused service, building good relationships and being on hand to provide advice. Day to day activities will include arranging appointments with residents and contractors, undertaking property inspections and producing work specifications, creating purchase orders on different platforms, instructing contractors, agreeing costs, overseeing repairs until completions, signing off repairs, paying contractors.
We operate a hybrid style of working and this role will require you to spend a minimum of 3 days working onsite/in the office.
The Ideal Candidate
As one of the largest providers of social housing in London we are in the process of making changes to improve how we deliver services so that we can focus on the issues that matter most to our residents.
We are looking for both experienced building surveyors and graduates that can work independently whilst also working alongside more experienced Surveyors to develop their knowledge and understanding of how to deliver a building surveyor service in social housing.
You’ll be a confident communicator who is comfortable explaining recommendations to colleagues and residents verbally and in detailed technical reports. .You’ll collaborate within your team, with colleagues right across our organisation, and with external third parties to ensure we provide good quality homes that enable our residents to live their lives well.
You will need to be flexible with change and able to use different IT systems to carry out your day to day tasks.
You will be expected to mentor and provide support and guidance to Asset Inspectors sharing your experiences and knowledge.
About the Company
Notting Hill Genesis is now one of the largest housing associations in London and the south east. We own and manage more than 66,000 homes and employ around 2,000 staff. We provide homes across a range of tenures and are committed to continuing to deliver housing that is affordable to all. Our roots reach back to the 1960s when our legacy organisations were established by local people who shared a similar vision – to house west London’s working poor, providing them a home from which to build themselves and their families a secure future.
Our people
We value our people and both respect and celebrate their differences. We’re proud to say that our colleagues come from different backgrounds, with varied outlooks and are from all over the world. We encourage and are committed to diversity. We know that when people with varied experiences and unique points of view come together, it makes us a stronger organisation and more able to help the wide range of residents that we serve. We want all our colleagues to bring their full selves to work in a culture and environment based on respect and fairness, regardless of role, background or ability.
How to apply
In your supporting statement can you give us an example of a case you have dealt with that had damp & mould or a number of repair issues and tell us about what you did or would do and what the outcome was.
We’d also like to know how you would support our vision to provide good quality homes that enable our customers to live their lives well. Provide an example if you have one or tell us how you would approach this.
We are proud signatories of the G15 group’s diversity pledge to encourage more diversity in the boardroom and at senior level. The pledge on Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) diversity commits NHG to reflect the ethnic diversity of the communities we work in at all levels and particularly at senior managerial, leadership and board levels.
We have under-representation of BAME colleagues at this level and are keen to fill this gap. We welcome applications from everyone. For this role, we especially encourage BAME candidates to join us and be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, equality of opportunity and provides a place for you to grow your career.
We are also a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer and have signed up to Harry’s Pledge. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation’
Please apply for this role with us online. If you are not able to apply online or require any reasonable adjustments in the application process, please contact our HR team via jobs@nhg.org.uk to discuss your requirements.
