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City of Wolverhampton Council,
Building Surveyor
Salary - £44,075 - £49,282 (Grade 7)
Hours - 37 hours per week
Contract type - full time, permanent
Work Style - Flexible
Previous applicants need not apply
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Building Surveyor to join our team which is responsible for planning, implementation and monitoring of repairs, maintenance and minor work programmes for Council Buildings and Schools. You will work in a team who plan, preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Council’s repair, maintenance, and minor works programmes to meet corporate and client requirements.
What We’re Looking For:
- A degree in Building Surveying or equivalent
- Ideally working towards or holding MCIOB/MRICS
- Suitable post qualification maintenance, minor projects work experience, including NBS costings and be competent in Auto CAD.
- Aware of current legislation particularly fire risks associated with buildings
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Why Join Us?
- Flexible working including hybrid working; requiring 3 days office attendance, but these can be agreed with the manager and can we can be flexible, depending upon the demands of the workload at the time
- Generous annual leave, starting at 26 days and rising to 35 days (pro rata) in line with length of service within the option to purchase up to 10 days’ additional annual leave (pro rata)
- The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Please click here for further information.
- Wellbeing and lifestyle savings though our benefits App.
To find out more about what benefits we offer, please click here
Additional Information:
- This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
- For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
Contact:
Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact
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- Richard Jones on 01902 555448 or via email to Richard.jones@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Our working arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here.
Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.
We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.
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As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.
We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here
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