Reactive Works Surveyor

Some key information

• Hybrid Working (based at main office in Taunton with regular travel to sites)
• 30 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Progression/development opportunities
• Your work-base will be County Hall, Taunton however the role does require frequent site visits county wide across Somerset.
• Permanent contract and 37 hours per week.
• Salary: £30,296 to £33,945 per annum (depending on experience)

What will I be doing?

The role of Reactive Repairs Works Surveyor is an integral position within the Property Department at Somerset Council, carrying out surveys (building inspections) to identify and diagnose the required responsive repairs across the corporate property portfolio. This includes leisure centres, depots, offices, libraries, schools and commercial estates.

Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Preparing work schedules and drafting specifications.
• Instructing contractors to undertake a broad range of building maintenance across Somerset.
• Taking on a key role in repairing and improving out built assets, with the aim of maximising efficiency, modernising service and achieving better suited outcomes and opportunities for service users and customers.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• Have strong up to date knowledge of core building surveying tasks involving project management, procurement and compliance.
• Have a clear understanding of the statutory and regulatory requirements relating to construction works, including CDM health and safety legislation.
• Are qualified in a relevant and recognised discipline with extensive knowledge of building construction, defects and maintenance management.
• Have a positive and flexible 'can-do' attitude, with the ability to work independently.

We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there's anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What's in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?

The salary for the role is Grade 11, ranging from £30,296 to £33,945 per annum (depending on experience)

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Mark Burrow, Senior Building Surveyor - Operations, via [email protected]

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in , employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can't wait to hear from you.

DBS information

In this role you will require a criminal background check via Disclosure and Barring Service.