Property Inspector

Property Inspector (Assets)
£38,101 - £42,674 per annum
Permanent, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

This vacancy has no closing date, we reserve the right to close the vacancy at any time, therefore early submission of your application is encouraged.

Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) is a company set up by Colchester Borough Council. As part of the local business community since 2003, we are an award-winning organisation, providing management and maintenance services to around 7,000 residential, commercial and public buildings throughout the Borough, including the Council s housing stock, Colchester Castle and Colchester Town Hall.

About the role:

We are looking for a Property Inspector to join our Asset Management Team. Working as part of the Asset Management Team, you will manage the Council s Housing Improvement/defect & hazard rectification projects and contracts. The role has a strong focus on the quality of people s homes, therefore, the successful candidate will be involved in the management of works arising from HHSRS inspections etc. The Property Inspector will also lead, manage and develop Assistant Asset Managers and/or Apprentices & Trainees.

You will have:

• A minimum of an HNC / HND or equivalent level in Building, or Construction related subject.
• Excellent communication, project management, organisation and ICT skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, and an ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Post qualification experience.
• Working knowledge of building pathology, repairs, and maintenance process within a local authority, or similar organisation.
• Experience of specification writing and building design.
• Management of Health & Safety processes
• Excellent working knowledge of Construction and relevant regulations/legislation.
• Good knowledge of rented and leasehold property maintenance including section 20 procedures.

You will be:

• Able to manage the budgets, value and certify works.
• Proficient in surveying buildings and structures. To project manage individual building projects, and programmes.
• Able to work well as part of a team, and under your own initiative.
• Competent in building working relationships.
• Committed to providing an excellent service to our customers.

Benefits of working for our client

In return, we are offering a competitive salary, including excellent benefits, which include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.8 % employer contribution
• Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement - 23 days annual leave (increasing to 26 days after 5 years service), plus bank and public holidays and two extra company holidays during the Christmas period
• The opportunity to buy up to another 5 days holiday, subject to conditions
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Provision of a smartphone and laptop
• Free parking (for when you re in the office)
• Discounted gym member - corporate membership rate at Leisure World and the Northern Gateway
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Free Flu Jab
• Agile Working at our client means having some flexibility about when, where and how they work to best meet the needs of your role and service area

Other employee benefits include payment of a professional subscription, free yearly eye tests plus a contribution towards glasses for VDU use.

Interviews will be held face-to-face - date to be confirmed.

Equality & Diversity Commitment

We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and our workforce accurately reflecting the community they represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer. We also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and the Armed Forces Covenant.

How to apply

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