Cadwyn is a community housing association based in Cardiff. We are a diverse business with experience in social housing management and development, social lettings, market lets and sales, commercial regeneration and an amazing recycling project.
Due to recent changes and expansion of the team, we are looking to recruit two Property Surveyors to join our Property and Maintenance team.
This role is responsible for overseeing and responding to the maintenance needs of Cadwyn’s properties, ensuring we are providing the comprehensive, energy efficient and cost effective management of our Assets.
At Cadwyn our staff work in an agile way, working mostly at home (if appropriate to the role) with the ability to hot desk at our main office in Cardiff or to work from any other suitable/convenient location. This role will mostly be field based.
What we offer:
The chance to work for an organisation with strong values: Kindness, Honesty, Fairness and RespectA great pernament full time opportunity, with a working week of 35 hours25 days holiday per year (increasing to 30 with length of service), plus bank holidays pro rataAgile and flexible working opportunities
Ongoing training and development at a pace to suit youAccess to a great Pension SchemeMedicare health cash planHealth and wellbeing supportAn annual flexible cash benefitA cycle to work scheme
What we need someone who:
Is qualified to HNC/HND/Degree level or equivalent in a construction related subjectIs competent with Microsoft Office packagesHas strong technical knowledge and experience of Health & Safety and compliance in social housingHas a strong repairs & maintenance backgroundHas experience of engaging and managing contractors and working with tenantsIs well organized, able to prioritise workload
Has good people/communication skills
For full details on the requirements for this role, please refer to the person specification. No candidate will meet every single desired criteria, however if your experience and skills look a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to this role to help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Other useful information:
Please click link to download the job description – Property Surveyor Job Description July 24.docxPlease click link to download the person specification – Property Surveyor Person Spec July 24.docxPlease click link to download information on how to complete your application – Guidance notes for completing an application.docxPlease click link to download Cadwyn’s values – cadwyn values square.pdfClosing date: 5.00pm Monday 12th August 2024. Should sufficient applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.Interviews: To be confirmedOther: A Basic DBS check will be required for this post
Want to find out more?
Please contact Greg Stewart, Head of Homes and Assets on 07930 405113 or via email gregory.stewart@cadwyn.co.uk.
Please note that once you begin your application you will not be able to save your progress and return to this at a later date. We therefore recommend you have your CV and covering letter (outlining how you meet the requirements of the role) prepared prior to starting the process as you will be required to attach these. You will also be asked for your personal details and equality information as part of the application process.
We’re delighted that you’re interested in joining Cadwyn and wish you the very best of luck with your application. If you have any questions please contact the HR Team via jobs@cadwyn.co.uk
Cadwyn is committed to the Principles of Equal Opportunities, Tenant Participation, Professionalism, Openness and Accessibility and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, colour, disability, ethnic or national origins, marital or parental status, nationality, political belief, race, religion or sexual orientation.
All Black, Asian and ethnically diverse applicants, LGBTQ+ applicants, candidates with disabilities and tenants who meet the minimum requirements of the job as set out in the Job Description and Person Specification will be guaranteed an interview.