Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Building Surveyor (1010)
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Building Surveyor
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council holds an established property investment and operational portfolio principally comprising industrial, office, and retail assets, and with some other miscellaneous assets, valued at c. £300m producing an annual rental income more than £19m. Rental income is a major contributor to the financial sustainability of the Council and the income received significantly exceeds that generated through the collection of Council Tax. Recognising the important role Property and Assets has within the council, new posts have been created, and we are looking to recruit two more building surveyors.
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The post holder will form part of a small team responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the Operational and Investment portfolio, with advice from external consultants, when required. Main duties will be:
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- Day to day response repairs
- Compliance works
- Inspection of empty properties
- Developing and managing small programmes of work, both capital and revenue
- Ensuring works to empty properties are carried out as quickly as possible to maximise rental income
- Undertake out of hours emergency duties including weekends
All in accordance with the organisation’s constitution. Developing good relationships with contractors, tenants, internal departments, and colleagues within Property is a must.
The role will be particularly attractive to a surveyor working towards RICS or CIOB qualification.
What benefits do we offer?
At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:
- Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
- Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
- Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘BOOST’ perks discount site
- Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
- Free flu vaccination vouchers
- Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
- Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships, and wider technical and soft skill development courses
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of our community.
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