We are recruiting a Principal Building Surveyor at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly as a Principal Building Surveyor within Caerphilly Homes, Asset Maintenance and Repairs Team.
We pay an attractive salary of £40,221 - £43,421 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
You will support the Housing Repair Operations Manager in the delivery of a high-quality Repairs and Maintenance Service and the technical management of the surveying service, by supervising a team of area-based Surveyors and external contractors. Working across a wide range of functions, contracts, and projects as they arise.
You will provide advice, guidance and support advice to the team of Surveyors and be the Lead officer within the Caerphilly Homes, Asset Maintenance and Repairs department regarding damp and condensation issues including researching and evaluating new and innovative materials and solutions to damp and condensation related issues.
You will also be the lead officer within Caerphilly Homes, Repairs Department in the investigation, diagnosis and resolution of disrepair claims working in conjunction with the insurance team, outside solicitors and independent expert witness surveyors.
For the role, we ask that you have:
A Relevant Level 5 qualification - for example construction related.
Knowledge of building maintenance and construction within a repairs and maintenance environment.
The ability to lead and direct a multi-disciplined team in achieving goals and targets to realise the Council's objectives.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact please contact Jason Fellows on 01443 864019 or 07919 627305, felloj@caerphilly.gov.uk
Closing date 14th December 2023 **Apply on the council website - Job ref REQ0009010
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