Office Base Amiens Street Dublin 1 Moving to Northbank House, Upper Sherriff Street, Late 2016

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1 Role: Property Surveyor Office Base Amiens Street Dublin 1 Moving to Northbank House, Upper Sherriff Street, Late 2016 (With travelling expected across the East Region) Job Title Reporting to Contract Property Surveyor Building Surveying Manager Permanent Salary 41,977-51,306 Probation Pension Hours Leave Travel 6 months Available on completion of probation Full time 22 days (+ 3 days office closure at Christmas) The post requires a valid driving licence and the use of a car for business purposes Mileage Allowance Operates Clúid Housing is a progressive and dynamic not-for-profit Irish housing association. Clúid Housing is an equal opportunities employer and proud to be recognised as a top employer in Ireland. For the past 6 years, our dedicated 140+ staff have voted Clúid Housing as a Great Place To Work. Our company is made up of talented people who bring enthusiasm, confidence, expertise, professionalism and respect to our business. You can meet some of our team by clicking here. Our staff consistently work towards achieving our vision of creating a society where everyone has a great place to live. Working as part of our team means you will enjoy: Competitive Remuneration Excellent & Continuous Training Development Opportunities Flexible Working arrangements Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Excellent Employee Benefits If the above appeals to you, then keep reading...and remember Clúid Housing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

2 The Property Services Directorate The Property Services Directorate was created in 2016 and is responsible for the maintenance and improvement our housing stock. It works closely with our New Business team to ensure that any new homes meet our quality requirements and are warm and safe for our tenants. With an investment planning unit in our Dublin office, the service is delivered locally with a national network of professional and trade staff delivering services to every county in Ireland. Repairs and maintenance impacts on all our customers and is the main reason for our tenants to contact us; it is essential that we offer them a professional and respectful service at all times and our ethos is to complete the right repair, first time, on time. Through the delivery of these services it is our aim that our customers continue to enjoy warm, comfortable and affordable homes whilst protecting the quality and value of our assets. In 2011, we introduced an innovative open book model to deliver our repairs service and three contracts remain in place serving approx. ¾ of the country. Co-ordinated and managed centrally, the day to operational management of the contracts lie with the local Building Surveying Managers and their teams. We invest in the region of 3 million annually into the improvement of our homes through planned programmes of work including kitchen, bathroom and heating replacements. We also procure and manage a large number of M&E servicing contracts that safeguard our customers and our buildings including lifts, fire alarms and door entry systems. The work of the Directorate is varied and challenging working closely with our customers and other service areas to ensure that our homes and communities remain great places to live. Role: Property Surveyor Role Overview: To work with Building Surveying Manager to ensure all necessary property services are delivered to a high quality in across all our homes and estates. The role is varied and may include property surveys, contractor procurement & management, stock condition surveys, defect diagnosis, clerk of work services, snagging and tendering. Much of the work will be in people s homes and will require empathy, respect and diplomacy at all times Reporting to: Building Surveying Manager Key responsibilities Stock Condition Survey To survey a range of properties according to a predetermined programme Verify current stock condition of the properties and identify all necessary attribute information Update management information system (MIS) accordingly Validate all asset related data currently held Surveying To undertake a range of surveying duties to the Association s property stock portfolio Carryout a range of Surveys to include Structural Surveys, Condition Surveys, Snag Lists, etc., providing comprehensive reports for same Offer advice and support to customers and other non-technical staff Inspect and prepare reports/ specifications on defects and other property condition issues including tendering and contract supervision Prepare cyclical and planned programme and service contracts tenders

3 Tenders/ contract Management Assist in the procurement of Contractors and Professionals alike Assist in the procurement and management of the planned programme and ad hoc minor refurbishment/ repair works Liaise with Tenants and Contractors on the cyclical planned programme and quality control Management of service contract providers and inspection of work Other Provide support to the Building Surveying Manager as required Support and offer advice to local Housing Officers and scheme based staff Quality checks on private contractor works Assessment of costs on Open book repair contracts Clerk of works role on new build schemes Assist in the management of the Open Book Repairs Contract and service contracts Training Attend training appropriate to your role and ensure continuing professional development General To fulfil all care and high standards regarding both Clúid s and your own health and safety obligations. To positively promote the Association in all activities To exercise discretion in all aspects of the role Willing to travel with occasional overnight stay as necessary Any other duties which are consistent with your role Key competencies required in the role Customer care management Commitment Company focus Innovation & Change Management Influencing and negotiation skills Team Work Person Specification Key Skills Essent ial Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of illustrating in their application that they fulfil the following criteria. Examples that demonstrate the ability to fulfil the criteria should be included as well as the above competencies. Education / Qualifications Minimum of Degree required in Building Surveying or related area Managing Safely in Construction Certification Willingness to undertake professional development Knowledge / Skills Specialist role related knowledge, especially building surveying, contract management & building pathology Desir able

4 Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and compliance within a construction setting Communication skills verbal and written, report writing, presentation Flexible and effective work style To plan and organise at organisational and personal level I.T skills to intermediate level Attention to detail Financial control and budget management skills Problem solving Ability to set, satisfy and exceed targets Ability to work with work with people showing empathy and discretion Experience 3+ Years experience in a similar role Property management Supervising on-site work programmes Experience of contract management in the construction industry Experience in property acquisition The closing date for applications to be returned for this role is 17 th October at noon. It is anticipated that Interviews for the position will be held on week beginning 24 th October 2016

Available on completion of probation. 22 days (+ 3 days office closure at Christmas)

Available on completion of probation. 22 days (+ 3 days office closure at Christmas) Role: Office Base Clerk of Works White Street, Cork (Role will be predominantly Cork/Kerry based with travelling as required across the South Region) Job Title Reporting to Contract Clerk of Works Building