Property Surveyor

Property Surveyor

Location: York

Salary: £41,000 - £43,000 D.O.E

Contract: 2-year FTC

Hours: 35hrs per week

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit division is proud to be partnering with a long-established faith-based organisation, in the search for an experienced Property Surveyor on an initial 2 year FTC.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the organisation's operational domestic properties in your designated area, overseeing specification of works, contract management, planned and reactive maintenance and condition surveying.

Key Responsibilities

The appointed Property Surveyor will:

• Ensure the provision of suitable housing for clergy, through agreed schemes of improvement. Typically, vacancy refurbishment programmes from inception to completion, including acting as Principal Designer.
• Undertake periodic inspections of properties, including Quinquennial Inspections in accordance with the Repair of Benefices Buildings Measure 1972.
• Identify and specify repair and maintenance projects and provide indicative costings.
• Develop and deliver an ongoing planned maintenance programme for the operational property portfolio.
• Support the work of the Property Team, including in relation to the preparation of budgets and annual plans, and the maintenance of the property database and other records.
• Be responsible for procurement, within limits of authorisation and financial procedures, for repair and maintenance projects.
• Undertake project management as applicable, and the management and monitoring of the approved lists of contractors.
• Provide asset management support as required in relation to other properties.
• Ensure works are undertaken in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Identify and liaise with sources of grants and other third-party support.
• Provide advice to parishes on the maintenance of their non-ecclesiastical buildings.
• Participate in the annual review process and appropriate continuing professional development, including participation in professional networks.
• Contribute to the wider work of the Diocese, as appropriate.

Essential Requirements

The appointed Property Surveyor will need:

• Drivers Licence and own car
• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Institute of Building or similar - or working towards - with at least two years' post-qualification experience and a commitment to CPD.
• Proven track record in property surveying and asset management, particularly in relation to domestic properties.
• Proven track record in contract management.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
• An appropriate level of safety qualification.
• Empathy with the Christian faith, and able to work effectively within a Church of England context in support of its mission and ministry.

To Apply:

Please contact Emily Rex at Yolk Recruitment to discuss the Property Surveyor position further.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

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