Asset Surveyor

Why Us?

It’s time to join West Lancs as we embark on delivering our new and ambitious Vision and Priorities.    With a focus on environmental sustainability, generating economic prosperity, building inclusive & healthy communities and financial resilience, we are looking for exceptional candidates to help shape our future. You will be joining an organisation that puts its customers first, takes responsibility and works together with a can-do attitude, all while challenging the status quo to deliver exceptional outcomes for our communities.

Your Role!

As a key member of the Asset Strategy & Investment Team the Asset Surveyor will assist in the delivery of a highly professional service specific to all elements of surveying, which will include planning, surveying/specifying, stock condition surveys, reactive surveys, HHSRS, forward planning surveys, contract management surveys, asbestos surveys, quality assurance inspections and customer consultation.   

An excellent knowledge of social housing and construction legislation and experience in carrying out all type of building surveys will be expected. An excellent working knowledge of on-site health and safety legislation will be a requirement. Experience of energy efficiency retrofit works will be advantageous.

Managing and delivering programmes of capital, cyclical maintenance cost effectively, in conjunction with the Council’s external contractors.

Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders across the Council, in partnership with other Asset Management colleagues to deliver a seamless service to customers, clients and offer VFM.

Have a key role in ensuring effective and consistent customer communication and engagement in the planning, delivery and assessment of energy and sustainability projects and initiatives.

To find out more about West Lancashire Borough Council, please follow the link to access our Recruitment Pack and view the attached Role Profile below.

About You 

Appropriate academic, professional or technical qualifications in surveying, building or construction (e.g. Degree in Surveying, Btec HNC, RICS or CIOB Membership) OR Qualified by experience to an equivalent level

Experience in general building surveying and the ability to diagnose complex repairs

Working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 relating to maintenance and construction works

Experience in drawing up proposals for planned works schemes, including tendering and contract administration

A proven track record of dealing with property repair work contracts and contractors

What's in it for you?

We pride ourselves on our friendliness and being a good employer with a range of benefits and employment terms and conditions to suit you. A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement, flexible working, a generous employer pension contribution scheme, work life balance policies, and support for your personal development are just some of the benefits we offer.

If you are eager to be part of a transformative journey and make a tangible impact, West Lancashire Borough Council welcomes your application.

Related Documents

• Role Profile and Person Specification