Property Surveyor

Role:                                        Property Surveyor

Location of Employment                159-161 Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1

                                                          (Role is both office and site-based covering counties, Dublin, Meath, Louth, Monaghan and Cavan – office location can be flexible)

Contract                                           Permanent

Salary                                                €45,830 - €63,017 per annum

Probation                                        6 months  

Hours                                                35 Hours

Travel                                                The post requires a valid driving licence and the use of a car for business purposes Mileage Allowance Operates

Clúid Housing is an equal opportunities employer and proud to have been recognised as a top employer in Ireland. At Clúid Housing we firmly believe that our success is down to our dedicated and growing staff body working in every corner of Ireland. Our company is made up of talented people who bring enthusiasm, confidence, expertise, professionalism, and respect to our business. Our staff consistently work towards achieving our vision of creating a society where everyone has a great place to live.

Our employees benefit from a great working environment, great learning opportunities, a supportive management team and an extensive benefits package:

• Competitive Remuneration

• Excellent & Continuous Training

• Development Opportunities

• Flexible Working Arrangements

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Excellent Employee Benefits

• 22 days (+closed 3 days at Christmas week, Good Friday and 1x Me Day)

If the above appeals to you, then keep reading and remember Clúid Housing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We have just been awarded a Silver Award from the Investors for Diversity and are committed to continuing our work in creating a rich, diverse and respectful workplace reflective of different identities, perspectives and experiences. We welcome and encourage applications of all cultures, nationalities, backgrounds, genders, those from the LGBTQ+ community and people from traditionally marginalised backgrounds. It is only with diverse and creative thinking that we will be able to learn new and innovative ways to do things and this will allows us to develop ourselves, Clúid and the wider society.

Property Services

The Property Services Department is based in our Operations Office and is responsible for ensuring our customers continue to live in high quality homes through the delivery of comprehensive and effective asset management services. Whilst our focus may be the “bricks and mortar”, we recognise the need to design our services to meet our current and future customers’ needs, offering choice where possible and ensuring that our tenants and their families always enjoy warm, safe and affordable homes.

The Department has a Dublin based Repairs Team (Clúid Works), supporting three regionally based repairs trade teams delivering a comprehensive repairs service across country.  This team works alongside the Asset Management Team, which is also split geographically, and manages the planned and cyclical programmes of work and supports the New Business Team bringing new properties into management.

Role: Property Surveyor

Role Overview:  To work with the Building Surveying Manager to ensure all necessary property services are delivered to a high quality across all our homes and estates. The role is varied and may include property surveys, contractor procurement & management, stock condition surveys, clerk of work services, defect diagnosis, snagging and tendering. Much of the work will be in people’s homes and will require empathy, respect and diplomacy at all times.

Reporting to: Building Surveying Manager

Key responsibilities

Stock Condition Survey

• To survey a range of properties according to a predetermined programme
• Verify current stock condition of the properties and identify all necessary attribute information
• Update the management information system accordingly
• Validate all asset related data currently held

Surveying

• To undertake a range of surveying duties to the association’s property stock portfolio
• Carry out a range of surveys to include structural surveys, condition surveys, snag lists, etc., providing comprehensive reports for same
• Offer advice and support to customers and other non-technical staff
• Inspect and prepare reports / specifications on defects and other property condition issues including tendering and contract supervision
• Prepare cyclical and planned programme and service contracts tenders

Tenders/ contract Management

• Assist in the procurement of contractors and consultants alike

• Assist in the procurement and management of the planned programme and ad hoc minor refurbishment / repair works

• Liaise with tenants and contractors on the cyclical planned programme and quality control

• Management of service contract providers and inspection of work

Other

• Provide support to the Building Surveying Manager as required
• Support and offer advice to local Housing Officers and scheme based staff
• Quality checks on private contractor works
• Clerk of works role on new build schemes
• Assist the Clúid Works Team on the delivery of the Responsive Repairs

Training

• Attend training appropriate to your role and ensure continuing professional development

Corporate Responsibilities

• Ensure personal behaviour is aligned to Clúid’s values and contributes to the mission of supporting the development of thriving communities

• Adhere to all Clúid policies and procedures at all times

• To exercise discretion at all times

• To fulfil all care and high standards regarding both Clúid’s and your own health and safety obligations

General

• To maintain confidentiality at all times

• Willing to travel with occasional overnight stay as necessary

• To positively promote the Association in all activities

• Any other duties which are consistent with your role

Clúid Housing Core Competencies

• Leadership

• Caring

• Responsibility

• Collaboration

• Customer Centric

• Sustainability

Key competencies required in the role

• Asset management & Project management

• Communication / influencing

• Customer service and teamwork

• Financial management

Person Specification 

Key Skills

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of illustrating in their application that they fulfil the following criteria. Examples that demonstrate the ability to fulfil the criteria should be included as well as the above competencies.

Education / Qualifications

• Minimum of Degree required in Building Surveying or related area - Essential

• Managing Safely in Construction Certification - Desirable

• Willingness to undertake professional development -Essential

Knowledge / Skills

• Specialist role related knowledge, especially building surveying, contract management and building pathology - Essential

• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and compliance within a construction setting - Essential

• Communication skills – verbal and written, report writing, presentation - Essential

• Flexible and effective work style - Essential

• To plan and organise at organisational and personal level - Essential

• I.T. skills to intermediate level - Essential

• Attention to detail - Essential

• Financial control and budget management skills - Essential

• Problem solving - Essential

• Ability to set, satisfy and exceed targets - Essential

• Ability to work with work with people showing empathy and discretion - Essential

Experience

• 3+ Years’ experience in a similar role - Essential
• Asset and Facilities management - Desirable
• Supervising on-site work programmes - Desirable
• Experience of contract management in the construction industry - Desirable
• Experience in property acquisition - Desirable

The closing date for applications for this role is Tuesday 30th April 2024 at 11:59pm.

It is anticipated that Interviews for the position will be held on week beginning 6th May 2024.

(Please note the application form r**equires the completion of 3 competency based questions, advice on how best to answer these questions can be found here.)

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