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Project SurveyorCandidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.Location: Oldham (hybrid)Salary: 38,724.19 per Annum.Job Type: PermanentOther requirements: Must hold a current valid driving license and have a car available for work at all times.Working within multi-disciplinary teams to provide effective and high-quality asset services that ensure FCHO properties are maintained in a good state of repair, so that value for money, efficiency, high quality and compliance with legislation is achieved.To identify trends in planned and reactive maintenance activities, highlighting common themes to inform decisions on the most effective means of repair or replacement which will be developed into planned, cyclical, maintenance and disrepair activities. To monitor the activity of all contractors working for or on behalf of FCHO including Property Care to ensure they adhere to the organisations service standards, consistently providing and aiming to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.Each Project Surveyor will be allocated a portfolio which they will lead for FCHO, depending on their experience and skill set. These are intended to be:DisrepairStock Condition SurveysCommercial PremisesEnergy Performance and Environmental sustainabilityAsset Performance InformationAdaptationsYou will continuously work towards FCHOs vision, demonstrating and role modelling its values and behaviours whilst promoting positive working practices and policies associated with Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Safety, Wellbeing and Safeguarding.So what will you be doing?In this role your responsibilities will be:Establish the programmes required to deliver effective asset management through investment and repairs and maintenance projects to agreed standards and comply with legislation and statutory obligations ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.Prepare project proposals, including option appraisals, feasibility studies, planned maintenance reports and specific defect reports including site inspections and surveys.Assist with financial planning, budget setting and budget monitoring throughout the programme of works.Survey, report and specify works required for each project including resident communication.Prepare & monitor statistical information relating to performance ensuring key performance targets are met.Liaise and chair meetings with customers and stakeholders.Ensure that all complaints and requests for service are actioned and provide a customer focused service to ensure that all the customers concerns have been identified and resolved.Monitor completed works and variations.Liaising with stakeholders on all matters relating to the maintenance of the asset programme.Assist in the preparation of work specifications, bills of quantities, drawings and all other contract and tender documents for contractors and consultants.Assist with the development and maintenance of computer based and manual office systems and records.Attend, present at and report back from tenants/resident group meetings, boards and committees.Maintain record to support service improvements and future regulatory inspections.Ensure that the companys Financial Regulations, Procurement Procedure and other relevant process and contractual obligations are correctly applied.Contribute to the upkeep of the Asset/Property & Land Management databases, and implement a comprehensive data collection programme of key building components, their condition and optimum replacement cycle.Improve the cost effectiveness of our planned maintenance by evaluating components using whole life cycle costing principles. Ensure impacts are monitored and acted upon with regard to improving the responsive, batched and cyclic repairs services.Ensure appropriate quality assurance systems are implemented to maintain robustness of data. This will require visits to property and estate survey to confirm accuracy of information gathered.Assist in the development of both borough wide and area-based investment plan delivery.Carry out surveys inspections of land and property specifically relating to disrepair, personal injury and health and safety issues, and make recommendations for appropriate works.Who are we looking for?Essential Requirements:HND Building Studies (or equivalent)Health 'safety regulations relating to construction (CDM, gas safety etc.)Supervising third partiesBuilding, maintenance 'surveying experienceMonitoring finance & budgetsConstruction project deliveryCustomer consultationDesirable:Membership of RICS/CIOB or other professional institutes allied to the construction industryCAD systems 'softwareConducting health 'safety risk assessmentsManaging NEC contractsSurveying kitchen & bathroom installations & assessing repair requirementsConducting energy assessmentsWhat's in it for you?When you become a part of the FCHO team, you receive a range of fantastic benefits, including:A 37-hour working week with hybrid working optionsHoliday entitlement is 30 days plus one shut down day and eight bank holidays.Defined contribution pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 10%. We also offer a pension salary exchange scheme for eligible colleagues, helping colleagues to take home more of the money they earnDeath in service benefitAutomatic enrolment into a healthcare cash planAutomatic enrolment into a private health insurance planAccess to an Employment Assistance ProgrammeAccess to Doctorline, a 24/7 worldwide GP helpline for you, your partner and your childrenAccess to our colleague benefit platform which offers discounts on hundreds of high street brands as well as providing education, support and tools to help you to live a healthier and happier lifeDiscounted gym membershipProfessional subscriptions are paid for by the business where they are an essential requirement of your role.Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick payAccess to an on-site wellbeing roomAccess to an on-site cafLong service awardsInterviews and assessments to take place as soon as possible and we reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive a large amount of applicants.We are committed to building an organisation that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills & are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. As an equal opportunities employer, FCHO is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.We care that you have a great experience with us at FCHO and if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience smoother, please let us know & well do all we can.