Building Surveyor

Reports to: Partner

Introduction:

Faithorn Farrell Timms is an award-winning multi-disciplinary practice. We have established ourselves as market leaders in the social housing sector providing outstanding services to our local authority and housing associations. Our commitment to excellence, innovation and client satisfaction has positioned us as a trusted partner.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Building Surveyor to join our team in Potters Bar.

We work with our clients to build, maintain and develop buildings, which are not only fit for purpose, but for the good of residents and the wider community. We pride ourselves on creating longstanding relationships with our clients and enjoy working in a collaborative way to produce the finest results.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare feasibility reports.
Ownership for the project management of specific projects, including contract administration.
Prepare and apply for planning and building regulations approval.
Diligently complete inspections for allocated projects within agreed timeframes.
Undertake inspections to diagnose defects. Carry out site investigations including opening up, testing and sampling to confirm diagnosis.
Produce accurate and timely reports incorporating the condition of buildings and recommending remedial work to be undertaken.
Carry out condensation surveys and produce accurate reports in accordance within the specified timeframe.
Undertake inspections and prepare expert reports acting on the instruction of our client’s or their appointed solicitors in relation housing disrepair.
Support the Partner in undertaking the role of adjoining owner’s surveyor, building owner’s surveyor or agreed surveyor under the Party Wall etc Act 1996.
Inform the Partner of any project specific issues and/or escalate concerns as they arise.
Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks within the organisation and in line with the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Skills and Qualifications:

With demonstrable experience as a consultant building surveyor you will have:

Qualification as a Chartered Building Surveyor
Comprehensive knowledge of materials and construction types
Thorough understanding of planning and regulations approval process
Detailed knowledge of the contract administration process
Significant site inspection experience including the ability to diagnose defects including the testing and sampling process
Ability to independently produce reports including feasibility, condition and defect reports
Some prior experience of party wall services would be beneficial
Full UK Driving Licence

Key Competencies:

Communication: effective communication skills and adept at building relationships
Decision making: ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workload
Proactive: anticipate and flag areas for concern
Problem solving: ability to foresee and resolve issues with practical guidance
Project Management: ensure deadlines are achievable and adhered to
Thorough: attention to detail

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Diocese of Southwark – Bishop Thomas Grant School

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London South East Academies Trust – Horizons Academy

FFT was commissioned to act as Principal Designer and Contract Administrator to oversee the replacement of the rooﬁng system at Horizons Academy in Bexley, part of the London South East Academies Trust family of schools.

Cyclical Redecoration Works for MTVH’s Sheltered Housing Scheme

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Options Appraisal at Randlesdown Road, Lewisham

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Bathroom Pods at King George’s Hospital

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Victoria Court External Repairs & Redecorations

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Fire Safety Upgrades to Listed Properties

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New Build at Crewe Lane, Kenilworth

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New Build Apartments at Shenfield Bloodbank Site

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New Build at Haling Park Road, Croydon

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Net Zero Carbon Development at Europa Way, Warwick

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New Build Apartment Blocks at Bilton Road, Perivale

Following appointment to Network Homes EA framework, we were approached to advise on the development potential of a prospective land opportunity Network’s land and new business team had been presented with.

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FFT Housing Consultancy Team Supports Settle Group to Secure Affordable Housing Portfolio

Settle retained FFT to carry out a strategic review of growth opportunities within a defined geography. As part of this commission FFT identified a number of leads and supported settle to secure a mixed tenure social portfolio of 138 homes through private treaty.

Stock Condition Survey for Sutton Housing Partnership

Faithorn Farrell Timms LLP was appointed by Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP) to undertake a stock condition survey covering 6,000 dwellings and 450 communal blocks. Our client wished to capture full component information for the assets in order to provide data for works programming and long term financial forecasting.

Stock Condition Surveys for Eastbourne Borough & Lewes District Councils

Faithorn Farrell Timms was appointed to undertake a stock condition survey covering the entire portfolio of 7,500 dwellings and 575 blocks of flats in Sussex.

Fire Safety Inspections for Extensive Housing Association Portfolio

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Barnsbury Housing Association Asset Management Support

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Coldstream House, Seaford Refurbishment

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latest projects

Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Door Surveys

Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Door Surveys

Diocese of Southwark – Bishop Thomas Grant School

Diocese of Southwark – Bishop Thomas Grant School

London South East Academies Trust – Horizons Academy

London South East Academies Trust – Horizons Academy

Cyclical Redecoration Works for MTVH’s Sheltered Housing Scheme

Cyclical Redecoration Works for MTVH’s Sheltered Housing Scheme

Options Appraisal at Randlesdown Road, Lewisham

Options Appraisal at Randlesdown Road, Lewisham

New Build at Darwin Green, Cambridge

New Build at Darwin Green, Cambridge

Intrusive Building Surveys for MTVH

Intrusive Building Surveys for MTVH

Bathroom Pods at King George’s Hospital

Bathroom Pods at King George’s Hospital

Victoria Court External Repairs & Redecorations

Victoria Court External Repairs & Redecorations

Fire Safety Upgrades to Listed Properties

Fire Safety Upgrades to Listed Properties

New Build at Crewe Lane, Kenilworth

New Build at Crewe Lane, Kenilworth

Cladding Remediation at Equinox House

Cladding Remediation at Equinox House

Taberner House New Build, Croydon

Taberner House New Build, Croydon

Stock Condition Surveys for Southern Housing Group

Stock Condition Surveys for Southern Housing Group

New Build Apartments at Shenfield Bloodbank Site

New Build Apartments at Shenfield Bloodbank Site

New Build at Haling Park Road, Croydon

New Build at Haling Park Road, Croydon

Net Zero Carbon Development at Europa Way, Warwick

Net Zero Carbon Development at Europa Way, Warwick

New Build Apartment Blocks at Bilton Road, Perivale

New Build Apartment Blocks at Bilton Road, Perivale

FFT Delivers the First Pilot Disposal for MTVH’s Stock Rationalisation Programme

FFT Delivers the First Pilot Disposal for MTVH’s Stock Rationalisation Programme

FFT Housing Consultancy Team Supports Settle Group to Secure Affordable Housing Portfolio

FFT Housing Consultancy Team Supports Settle Group to Secure Affordable Housing Portfolio

Stock Condition Survey for Sutton Housing Partnership

Stock Condition Survey for Sutton Housing Partnership

Stock Condition Surveys for Eastbourne Borough & Lewes District Councils

Stock Condition Surveys for Eastbourne Borough & Lewes District Councils

Fire Safety Inspections for Extensive Housing Association Portfolio

Fire Safety Inspections for Extensive Housing Association Portfolio

Barnsbury Housing Association Asset Management Support

Barnsbury Housing Association Asset Management Support

Coldstream House, Seaford Refurbishment

Coldstream House, Seaford Refurbishment

FFT Housing Consultancy Team Supports Paradigm to Secure Shared Ownership Portfolio

FFT Housing Consultancy Team Supports Paradigm to Secure Shared Ownership Portfolio

FFT Successfully Completes Hyde’s 2019/20 Stock Rationalisation Programme

FFT Successfully Completes Hyde’s 2019/20 Stock Rationalisation Programme

FFT Supports West Kent Housing Association to Secure Stock Rationalisation Portfolio Off-Market

FFT Supports West Kent Housing Association to Secure Stock Rationalisation Portfolio Off-Market

FFT Successfully Completes Sale of Stock Rationalisation Portfolio in Wiltshire, Swindon and Berkshire for Southern Housing Group

FFT Successfully Completes Sale of Stock Rationalisation Portfolio in Wiltshire, Swindon and Berkshire for Southern Housing Group

Sovereign Housing Association Value for Money Review

Sovereign Housing Association Value for Money Review

Refurbishment and Modernisation Works, Royal Albert Hall

Refurbishment and Modernisation Works, Royal Albert Hall

Procurement of Fire Remedial Frameworks

Procurement of Fire Remedial Frameworks

Co-Operative House Remediation of ACM Cladding

Co-Operative House Remediation of ACM Cladding

Locks Court Refurbishment

Locks Court Refurbishment

Newhaven Youth Centre New-build

Newhaven Youth Centre New-build