Property Surveyor

at  Tuath Housing Association

ABOUT US:

Tuath Housing has provided safe, secure and affordable housing since 2006. A lot has changed over the years, but our values remain the same. In partnership with Key Stakeholders, our main focus is on delivering more quality homes to more people and providing an outstanding Customer experience to our 27,000 residents. Working with Tuath Housing is different because we make a difference. We maintain and develop our team of dedicated, motivated, and authentic people through focused training and career development.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Property Surveyor is responsible for dealing with building surveying duties such as property inspections, defect analysis, stock condition surveys, procurement, contract management, fire safety assessments and energy management programmes. Agile working with access to the Dublin office. Full clean driving licence and use of a car for business purposes is required. Suitable candidates will have a 3rd level qualification (Level 7 NFQ or above) in Building Surveying, Construction Management or a similar Construction related qualification.

REQUIREMENTS:

3rd level qualification (Level 6 NFQ or above) in Building Surveying, Construction Management or a similar construction-related / post-trade qualification.
At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
Previous technical / construction experience in housing is desirable.
Experience in undertaking Stock Condition Survey Programmes indicating condition, estimating remaining lifespan and urgency of required works. Producing reports with photos.
A knowledge and understanding of building pathology.
Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and compliance within a construction setting.
Knowledge of techniques of residential construction and their services systems.
Knowledge of Technical Guidance Documents / Building Control Requirements.
Ability to work accurately / attention to detail.
Experience of Building Asset Databases, defect diagnosis and identification of remedial works is desirable
Experience of planned works maintenance programme is desirable.
Experience in computerised maintenance and managing building asset databases is desirable
Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Good organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Commitment to working in a customer-focused and solution-oriented manner.
To participate on forums/working groups/committees as required.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time.
Promote a culture which is supportive of excellent service delivery and meets Tuath Housing’s vision, mission, and values.
To positively promote a sustainable organisation, helping to reduce our environmental impact and participate in sustainable initiatives across Tuath Housing.