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Maintenance Surveyor required to support a plethora of vicarages and homes across West Sussex, supporting with day to day management and maintenance of the diocesan property portfolio predominately in the west of the Diocese of Chichester.
Job Responsibility:
To diagnose property defects in a systematic manner, analyse alternative remedial measures, and implement the most effective solution within the parameters of agreed budgets
Including inspecting works, raising necessary works orders and processing of contractor invoices in line with Diocesan audit processes
To work in conjunction with residents, other staff members, surveyors and contractors, as required to resolve complex repair or major works related queries or complaints within occupied homes
Respond to and provide updates to residents as applicable on matters being investigated
Instruct and manage as applicable relevant consultants/surveys
Ensure the consultant has sufficient background information and is fully briefed as to the term of their appointment including relevant timescales
To assist the Senior Maintenance Surveyor in managing the quinquennial repair and improvement contracts
To assist in preparing properties ready for occupation by clergy to agreed timescales
Agree and sign off applications for payment having checked costs, variation orders and extra work orders submitted by service providers in accordance with the pre-agreed schedule of rates costs, or tender rates as applicable
To take responsibility for the five-year periodic electrical testing regime
Producing the testing programme each year for houses across the whole Diocese and delegating work to other members of staff as appropriate
To assist in the management of void (empty) properties
To understand and work within the organisational environment of the Church of England, applying codes of practice where appropriate
The post holder will comply with all standards, policies and procedures set by the diocese including, but not limited to, those governing safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality and equal opportunities
Support the ethos, aims and objectives of Christianity, the Church of England and the diocese
Keep up to date with developments in their area of work
Participate in performance management process
Engage in training and continuous professional development activities
The post holder may be required to work outside normal office hours including occasional evening meetings and weekend working, subject to time of in lieu
The postholder will be required to drive and will predominately work and operate in the west of the Diocese (West Sussex) but may be required to cover works in the eastern area
Requirements:
A construction related qualification (e.g HND in construction) or relevant construction related experience
Valid Driving License
The postholder will be required to maintain a valid driving licence and properly insured and taxed roadworthy vehicle to facilitate survey visits
What we offer:
15% pension contribution
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 privilege leave days