Join Our Team at Clúid Housing: Where Your Work Makes a Difference
Why Choose Clúid Housing?
At Clúid Housing, we believe that success is achieved through our dedicated and passionate team. Working with us, you'll enjoy:
* Dynamic Working Environment: Thrive in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative workspace.
* Flexible Working Arrangements: We support work-life balance with flexible working options with Hybrid working options.
* Comprehensive Training and Development Opportunities: Grow professionally with our continuous learning opportunities.
* Employee Benefits: 25 days annual leave +3 additional days over Christmas and Good Friday (bring you up to 29 days and additional days with length of service), 10% Pension, VHI, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike to work, Tax Saver Travel, Sick Pay, Payment Income Protection, Paid Maternity Leave, Paid Paternity Leave.
* Inclusive Culture: Be part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusion, recognised with a Silver Award from Investors for Diversity.
About Us
Clúid Housing is at the forefront of providing affordable, quality housing in Ireland, with a vision to create communities where everyone has a great place to live. We're looking for talented individuals passionate about making a tangible impact in people's lives and eager to contribute to social change.
* Position: Property Surveyor
* Reporting to: Property Asset Manager
* Location: Flexible
* Contract type: Permanent
* Salary: €45,830 - €63,017 per annum
Role Overview
This new role sits within Clúid's Asset Management function and supports a range of core activities, with a primary focus on managing actions arising from Local Authority Inspections (LAIs). Key responsibilities include coordinating inspection responses, overseeing related repair workflows, and liaising with local authorities, internal teams, and contractors to support timely and compliant resolution of inspection outcomes.
The role also provides direct support to the Property Asset Manager on financial planning, budget preparation, and performance reporting. In addition, the postholder will contribute to wider asset management work such as property surveys, defect diagnosis, contractor procurement, stock condition assessments, and tendering. It is well suited to a building surveyor or equivalent technical professional interested in applying their skills across compliance, data-driven investment planning, and day-to-day operational delivery within a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Local Authority Inspections
* Coordinate and manage actions arising from Local Authority Inspections (LAIs) in compliance with SI 137 of Housing Standards for Rented Houses Regulations 2019.
* Provide centralised support to regional Property Surveyors and assist in overseeing nationwide operations related to LAIs.
* Analyse trends, expenditure, and overall service performance to identify improvement opportunities and guide effective decision-making.
* Prepare reports and insights, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), to assess service functionality and efficiency.
* Liaise with local authorities and work collaboratively with internal teams, service providers, and cross-departmental stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination.
Repairs and Maintenance
* Coordinate repair actions identified through LAIs in collaboration with property services administrative team, regional surveying teams and service providers, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
* Ensure repair activities comply with regulatory standards and align with organisational objectives.
* Optimise repair workflows and service provider engagement to enhance efficiency, value for money, and positive relationships with local authorities.
* Support the implementation of solutions to incorporate LAI-identified repairs into the current repair ordering system, ensuring streamlined processes and effective integration.
Stock Condition Surveys
* To survey a range of properties according to a predetermined programme, if required.
* Verify current stock condition of the properties and identify all necessary attribute information.
* Update the management information system accordingly.
* Validate all asset related data currently held.
Surveying
* To undertake a range of surveying duties to the association's property stock portfolio.
* Carry out 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.
Tenders/ contract Management
* Assist in the procurement of contractors and consultants.
* 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
* Primarily provide support to the Property Asset Manager, with additional support to Building Surveying Managers if required.
* Support and offer advice to local Housing Officers and scheme-based staff.
* Quality checks on private contractor works.
* Assist the Clúid Works Team on the delivery of the Responsive Repair, when required.
* Clerk of works role on new build schemes, if required.
Corporate Responsibilities
* Ensure all activity is aligned to Clúid's values and contributes to the mission of supporting the development of thriving communities.
* Adhere to all Clúid policies and procedures at all times.
* To exercise discretion at all times.
* Demonstrate high standards regarding both Clúid's and your own wellbeing, health and safety requirements.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
* A degree in Building Surveying or a related technical discipline is required. Equivalent qualifications combined with relevant experience will also be considered.
* Extensive expertise in building surveying, contract management, and building pathology.
* Comprehensive understanding of SI137 of Housing Standards for Rented Houses Regulations 2019 and relevant Health & Safety legislation.
* Proven ability to diagnose building defects, specify repairs, and develop remediation solutions.
* At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, including supervising on-site work programmes and contract management in a relevant sector.
* Demonstrated capability in project oversight, financial and budget management, and contractor management.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, adept at report writing and delivering presentations.
* Effective in planning and organising at both organisational and personal levels, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changes.
* I.T. skills at an intermediate level and good attention to detail.
* Ability to solve complex problems, set, satisfy, and exceed targets.
* Demonstrated ability to engage empathetically and discreetly with all stakeholders, including internal teams and external collaborators, with a particular focus on residents' needs and concerns.
Join Us
At Clúid Housing, you're more than just an employee; you're part of a mission to create lasting social change. If you're ready to contribute to our vision of thriving communities, apply today, and let's make a difference together.