Estates Residential Surveyor - 14868
1
South East
Reading
Kings Meadow House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours
Estates
£35,577
As an Estates Residential Surveyor you’ll be an integral part of the Estates Service, reporting to the Senior Residential Surveyor you’ll work directly with our wider team of surveyors with a focus on managing our residential portfolio.
Whilst working in this role, your work will keep your days varied and interesting.
In your role as an Estates Residential Surveyor your work will include;
Managing tenancies, including sign up and move out.
Undertaking annual property inspections as well as ad hoc inspections.
Acting as CDM client.
Instructing day-to-day repairs, checking completion and approving payment of invoices.
Instructing and liaising with external building surveyors on complex repairs and projects.
Prioritisation of works and preparation of planned and cyclical maintenance whilst keeping within budgets.
Monitoring rent accounts and managing the collection process for arrears.
Liaising with internal clients and other teams.
Input and Commissioning of some major works.
Deputising for the Senior Housing Surveyor.
Our Housing portfolio includes nearly 100 properties most of which are located along the river Thames, this is the area that you’ll be mostly working in; travel to these remote and picturesque locations will be required, a vehicle will be provided for you to carry out this work.
Whilst working in this role, your work will keep your days varied and interesting.
In your role as an Estates Residential Surveyor your work will include;
Managing tenancies, including sign up and move out.
Undertaking annual property inspections as well as ad hoc inspections.
Acting as CDM client.
Instructing day-to-day repairs, checking completion and approving payment of invoices.
Instructing and liaising with external building surveyors on complex repairs and projects.
Prioritisation of works and preparation of planned and cyclical maintenance whilst keeping within budgets.
Monitoring rent accounts and managing the collection process for arrears.
Liaising with internal clients and other teams.
Input and Commissioning of some major works.
Deputising for the Senior Housing Surveyor.
Our Housing portfolio includes nearly 100 properties most of which are located along the river Thames, this is the area that you’ll be mostly working in; travel to these remote and picturesque locations will be required, a vehicle will be provided for you to carry out this work.
Our Estates team has 113 people, offering professional support for Environment Agency land, property, compensation and valuation matters. We're core to the delivery of the Environment Agency's capital programme to better protect 300,000 homes.
Our experienced teams deal with the land and compensation aspects of a very diverse project programme. They also manage the Environment Agency's large property portfolio comprising approx. 100 houses and circa 25,000 hectares of land,
Our experienced teams deal with the land and compensation aspects of a very diverse project programme. They also manage the Environment Agency's large property portfolio comprising approx. 100 houses and circa 25,000 hectares of land,
Working as an Estates Residential Officer in the Environment Agency will mean that the environment is at the heart of everything you do; your work will ensure that we maximise our financial profits and drive forward positive environmental outcomes for our local communities.
RICS qualified or with a level 3 Chartered Institute of Housing membership or equivalent you’ll have a proven track record of delivering results in an operational environment.
You’ll have an excellent understanding and working knowledge of property management and Health and Safety requirements.
As an excellent communicator you’ll demonstrate your ability to tailor your language and style to suit both your customers and the contractors that you’re dealing with.
With urgent repairs to deal with good prioritising and excellent time management is essential. You can demonstrate how you manage workload to meet deadlines, adhere to safety regulations and meet customer expectations whilst keeping in line with budgets.
RICS qualified or with a level 3 Chartered Institute of Housing membership or equivalent you’ll have a proven track record of delivering results in an operational environment.
You’ll have an excellent understanding and working knowledge of property management and Health and Safety requirements.
As an excellent communicator you’ll demonstrate your ability to tailor your language and style to suit both your customers and the contractors that you’re dealing with.
With urgent repairs to deal with good prioritising and excellent time management is essential. You can demonstrate how you manage workload to meet deadlines, adhere to safety regulations and meet customer expectations whilst keeping in line with budgets.
With a focus on our customers, this role will involve regular travel around your work area including some remote locations and local and national travel. A full and valid driving licence is essential. You will be provided with a vehicle to carry out this work if required.
You can download the Candidate Information pack, which contains some useful information that may help you when applying for this position.
If you do require any further information you can email the Estates Recruitment Team: RecruitmentEstates@environment-agency.gov.uk
We expect to be holding interviews in early September
You can download the Candidate Information pack, which contains some useful information that may help you when applying for this position.
If you do require any further information you can email the Estates Recruitment Team: RecruitmentEstates@environment-agency.gov.uk
We expect to be holding interviews in early September
19/08/2020, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Description: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
In no more than 250 words please describe how you have successfully delivered a high profile piece of work. We would like you to explain your role in the piece of work, any challenges that you had to overcome and the outcome and if you learned anything that you would do differently next time.
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection.
In no more than 250 words please describe how you have successfully delivered a high profile piece of work. We would like you to explain your role in the piece of work, any challenges that you had to overcome and the outcome and if you learned anything that you would do differently next time.
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection.
Works in Teams
Description: Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
In no more than 250 words describe a time when you have had to work closely with other people to deliver results. What part did you play and how did you ensure that the desired results were achieved?
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection.
In no more than 250 words describe a time when you have had to work closely with other people to deliver results. What part did you play and how did you ensure that the desired results were achieved?
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description: Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
In no more than 250 words please tell me who your customers are in your current or last role and explain how you went about building and maintaining effective working relationships with them.
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection.
In no more than 250 words please tell me who your customers are in your current or last role and explain how you went about building and maintaining effective working relationships with them.
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection.
Full UK driving licence
RICS qualified or with a level 3 Chartered Institute of Housing membership or equivalent
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.