The job requirements are detailed below. Essential qualifications, skills and experience are listed in the Job Descriptions/Person Specification which can be found under the attachments section below.
Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.
An opportunity has arisen for the position of Surveyor within the Housing Grants and Building Control Team. We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to become an integral part of the surveying team that will be responsible for delivering a wide range of Grants to private homeowners throughout the Rhondda Cynon Taf.
The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting and verifying levels of work eligible for grant award, preparing specifications and quantified schedule of work. Inspecting work in progress to check standards of workmanship and verifying and agreeing levels of unforeseen work. Inspecting, valuing and verifying interim and final payments of all types of grants awarded to properties throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf.
You should possess a minimum HNC in Building Studies or a recognised Building Trade qualification, have experience in surveying within the housing environment, IT literate and understanding the needs of disabled people within the housing environment.
For an informal discussion or further information about the post, please contact Anthony Kibble, Housing Grants and Building Control Manager on (01443) 281119.
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.
The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.
Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of the Council’s corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.
The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.
