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Assistant Commercial Asset Surveyor

Employer
Sanctuary
Location
Glasgow
Salary
£29910 to £31480 per year
Closing date
2 May 2019

Job Details

Assistant Commercial Asset Surveyor

 

Freeland Drive, Glasgow

 

£27,819 per annum with an additional policy allowance of £2,086 per annum (rising to £29,283 per annum with an additional policy allowance of £2,196 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

 

35 hours per week

 

 

Why work for us?

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary Group employs more than 13,000 people and manages over 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service. 

 

The role of Assistant Commercial Asset Surveyor sits within the Asset department which is responsible for delivering high quality and cost effective strategies to manage the Group’s property portfolio.  The Assistant Commercial Asset Surveyor will play a fundamental role in advising on reinvestment programmes across the Care portfolio to ensure that the properties retain value and are maintained in accordance with Group requirements.

 

The role of Assistant Commercial Asset Surveyor will include:

  • Undertaking property inspections, including stock condition surveys and health and safety assessments
  • Supporting the Regional Commercial Asset Surveyor in quality control tasks to ensure the required standard is held throughout work delivery
  • Assisting with the management of contractors by recording and reporting their performance
  • Supporting the internal client, Sanctuary Care, by ensuring maintenance repairs are completed and Care operations are kept informed
  • Adhering to policies and procedures by producing reports and documentation to resolve any issues that occur

 

Skills and experiences:

  • Previous experience in a building and surveying environment with project based work
  • Ability to interpret cost data and provide cost information where required
  • Good working knowledge of current practices and legislation
  • Ability to interpret specification data and communicate to colleagues
  • The ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise work loads
  • Outstandingly organised with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy
  • HNC qualification in building and  surveying or similar is desirable
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications
  • Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential
  • Due to the nature of the role and the travel requirements, access to your own vehicle is required

 

Ready to join us?

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer you access to a range of great employee benefits and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career. Benefits include:

  • A pension scheme, with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
  • 25 days leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
  • Life assurance
  • Health & well-being plans
  • Discounted products & services
  • Personal advice and counselling
  • Family-friendly arrangements
  • Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
  • Learning and development opportunities

 

To view the job profile please click here

 

Closing Date: 1 May 2019

 

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

 

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We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Group is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.



Company

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary Group employs around 12,500 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.

As a non-profit distributing organisation, we reinvest our surplus income into our services and business growth rather than distribute it to shareholders. This enables Sanctuary to maintain high standards, develop our services and invest in people and communities.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer a comprehensive reward and benefits package appropriate for the role that you do, including:

  • 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus Bank Holidays
  • Life assurance to help provide peace of mind
  • A pension scheme, with matching contributions from Sanctuary, so you can plan for the future
  • Health and wellbeing plans, including voluntary critical illness scheme   
  • Discounts through MyRewards from major retailers and other offers to help your pay go further
  • Tax efficient schemes for you to save on buying a new bike to cycle to work or on a range of childcare services including after school clubs and summer camps
  • 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme providing a free information service and personal counselling if required
  • Opportunities to progress with a wide range of learning and development opportunities delivered by our specialist in-house team
  • Regular meetings with your manager to explore ways to help you develop in your career and ensure you’re getting the training you need

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01905 334000
Location
Chamber Court
Castle Street
Worcester
WR1 3ZQ
GB

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