Property Surveyor at Respond

Job Description:

Latest job information from Respond for the position of Property Surveyor. If the Property Surveyor vacancy in Ireland matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Respond is one of the largest housing associations in Ireland, providing social housing and homeless services. Our vision is that 'every family and individual in Ireland will have high-quality housing as part of a vibrant and caring community'. We are growing rapidly in response to the housing crisis and are now looking for the right person who has the passion and skills to help us realise our vision.
Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. If you do not "tick every box" there are likely other valuable attributes and skills that you have, that would make you a great fit for the organisation. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply.
Role: Property Surveyor
Location: Northwest Region
Reporting To:
Regional Repairs and Maintenance Manager
Terms: Permanent, full-time position, 39 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Salary Range: €44,974 - €58,201
(Please note that offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary, based on skills and experience)
Job Purpose:
The Property Surveyor (PS) is responsible for the management coordination and budgetary control of delivery of all properties in his/her designated area and maintenance services to all properties and to ensure that properties are sustained in a safe and reasonable manner.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Regional Repairs and Maintenance Manager and working as part of the property team, the Property Surveyor (PS) will oversee all property and related maintenance programs:

Must ensure that all operations are conducted in a respectful and responsible way, ensuring that all decisions and actions comply with the relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of buildings.

Supervise and manage staff and contractors in an effective manner

Respond to concerns and complaints of tenants in a positive and courteous manner

Manage maintenance and repairs to Respond accommodation units.

Note: The post holder will be required to attend meetings during the evening and at weekends. The post holder will be scheduled to be on call on a regular basis and expected to work outside normal hours and to cover emergencies and attend on site including during periods of severe/ inclement weather.
Main Activities:

• Conduct inspections of property for needed services and repair, including managing and conducting stock assessment programs and inspections
• Coordinate emergency and regular repairs and coordinate repairs to buildings including liaise with all relevant parties, regulatory and statutory authorities, residents, clients, and 3rd parties
• Co-ordinate and manage maintenance of building protection systems and equipment, landscaping and grounds maintenance, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, pumps, maintenance and repairs of building interiors and exteriors.
• Maintenance and repairs of finishing, ceilings, flooring and roofing and all other building infrastructure and components, maintenance, and repairs to appliances.
• Supervise procurement and delivery of work to ensure a positive and healthy work environment.
• Provide leadership, guidance and technical advice to staff and residents, Promote staff morale and workplace safety.
• Assign tasks and ensure schedules are maintained.
• Recognize and deal with language or any communication issues.
• Supervise consultants and contractors and delegate responsibilities,
• Take corrective action when required
• Have the capacity to understand, analyze, document, administer and communicate issues faults, problems, and solutions to technical and non-technical personnel
• Maintain the general administration, statutory compliance, quality assurance and protocol compliance and financial/budgetary compliance of the maintenance and inspection program
• Prepare budgets and financial reports
• Assist with preparation of Maintenance and Improvement Plans, Establish preventative maintenance schedules
• Prepare plans for projects, manage applicable projects, manage and administer contracts, keep a daily log, accurately input, track, analyze and interpret data using computerized maintenance management systems.
• Prepare and present reports and provide full accountability for the deployment, management, and use of resources.
• Prepare procurement documentation, administer procurement systems, evaluate and award contracts and negotiate and administer contracts under the direction of line and senior management.
• Recommend the purchase of goods and equipment.
• Liaise and negotiate with and provide reports to government agencies, departments and other organizations as required.
• Ensure records are maintained.

Essential Criteria/Education Qualification:
Relevant and recognised Construction, Construction Science or Science /Technology qualification to NFQ Level 7 or equivalent learning.

Technical Skills
Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office suite

Report writing and administration skills

Desired Skills/Personal Attributes:
Contract document preparation,

Contract administration

Dispute management & resolution.

Work and resource planning, programming, and reporting,

Evidence of continued professional development over the course of this work period including learning/training in relation to current legislation, construction regulations, safety health and welfare, procurement, and contract administration.

Have your own transport and have and maintain a clean driving license

Maintenance, construction law, contract law, and contract administration

Knowledge of fault finding, and repair/maintenance requirements in respect of property and its constituent components and elements,

Budgeting and financial administration

Maintenance planning and administration

Knowledge of and building technology, the construction industry and property

Knowledge of workplace safety health and welfare

Inspection procedures and reporting, building maintenance

Applicable legislation, regulations regulatory and advisory bodies and procedures

People management.

Client service skills

Contract management skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Decision making skills

Negotiations skills

Leadership and management skills

Human resource management skills

Excellent literacy and communications skills including a high level of IT literacy and computer skills including the ability to operate the computerized maintenance management system and a capacity to work proficiently with MS office, excel, databases ACAD

Effective verbal and listening communications skills

Effective public relations and public speaking skills

Stress management skills

Time management skills.

Maintain standards of conduct and work effectively as part of a wider team

Be respectful, honest, and trustworthy

Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

Be flexible and capable of working independently and to deadlines

Demonstrate a dedication to the position and the community

Demonstrate sound work ethics

Be consistent and fair.

Strategic Analysis.

Analysis and Planning.

Leadership Capability.

Influence up and down.

Results focused.

Customer Focus.

Commercial Orientation.

Experience:
Minimum 7 years recent construction/ building maintenance related experience including involvement with tendering/procurement.

Garda clearance will be sought and required for this post.
Closing Date for Applicants is 3
rd
March 2026

Job Info:

• Company: Respond
• Position: Property Surveyor
• Work Location: Ireland
• Country: IE

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