Industrial and Commercial Roofing Surveyor

Surveyorat The NSS Group

Part of NSS Maintenance

Job Overview:

NSS is looking for an experienced and skilled Surveyor to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the successful surveying of various roofing disciplines contributing to the accurate planning and execution of roofing projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in roofing systems be confident in measuring complex roof structures and have experience working with different machinery and access equipment. This position requires flexibility as the role involves significant travel and occasional overnight stays. Additionally the Surveyor will work closely with different departments within the business such as Sales Estimating and Helpdesk to ensure projects run smoothly from start to finish.

The Business

We are a specialist services supplier. From building maintenance to window and specialist cleaning platform hire and equipment testing selfdelivered services anywhere in the UK. Our dependable inhouse team works around the clock and across the country setting new standards for safety speed and consistency.

The NSS group was formed by the merger of several large successful businesses to create one super group which gives our clients a service which is truly nationwide.

Your job will include:

• Surveying Multiple Roofing Disciplines:
  The Surveyor will be responsible for conducting comprehensive surveys across various roofing systems including flat roofs pitched roofs and more complex or specialist roofing disciplines. You must be comfortable diagnosing roofing issues and assessing roof conditions for repair maintenance or replacement.
• Measuring Complex Roof Structures:
  You must have the capability and confidence to measure and assess various roof structures and materials including complex roof sheets ensuring all measurements are precise for accurate project planning and estimations.
• Travel and Flexibility:
  This role involves significant travel to different sites across the region and in some cases it will require overnight stays to meet the needs of specific projects. A flexible approach to working hours and locations is essential.
• Machinery and Access Equipment Knowledge:
  A strong understanding of the machinery and access equipment required for roofing work is necessary. This includes but is not limited to scaffold towers MEWPs (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) and other specialist tools. You should be able to assess what equipment is necessary for surveys and ensure that they are used safely and efficiently onsite.
• Collaboration with Different Departments:
  The Surveyor will work closely with various departments such as Sales Estimating and Helpdesk. Regular communication with these teams will ensure that all required information is gathered and conveyed accurately for project planning and customer support. This collaboration is key to making sure estimations are precise and all stakeholders are informed.
• Report Writing and Documentation:
  Strong written skills are essential for this role. The Surveyor will be responsible for producing detailed and accurate reports based on surveys. These reports must include all relevant information such as measurements condition assessments safety concerns and recommendations. Familiarity with digital reporting systems (such as IAuditor) is desirable.
• Health & Safety Compliance:
  All surveys must be conducted in compliance with relevant Health & Safety regulations. The Surveyor will need to identify and report any risks or hazards onsite and ensure that all operatives are aware of and comply with safety protocols. A strong understanding of safety regulations in the roofing or construction industry is crucial.

You are good at:

• Extensive experience in surveying multiple roofing disciplines including flat roofs pitched roofs and complex roof structures.
• Confidence and accuracy in measuring roof sheets and assessing roofing systems.
• Strong understanding of access equipment and machinery required for roofing surveys.
• Good written communication skills with the ability to produce clear and comprehensive reports.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with different departments such as Sales Estimating and Helpdesk to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Full clean driving license and willingness to travel extensively with the flexibility to stay away when required.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations in the roofing or construction industry.
• IT literacy with experience using reporting software like IAuditor or similar platforms.

Benefits:

• Free refreshments with a friendly and sociable office environment
• Free onsite parking
• Company van or car allowance
• Mobile phone and laptop
• An opportunity to progress and develop within the company
• 25 days annual holiday bank holidays
• Monthly Reward and Recognition Scheme where our top performers are rewarded with vouchers for many retailers
• Trade Point Card which will enable you to get 10% off at any B&Q
• Day off for your birthday after length of service
• Eye care vouchers
• Referral bonus scheme
• Medicash health cash plan with discount on dental health screening gym discount store discounts specialist consultations and much more

NSS Core Competencies

>>> The safest way

Always works safely in accordance with NSS QHSE (quality health safety and environmental) policies and process.

Takes personal responsibility in reporting incidents or challenging behaviours which are potentially unsafe.

>>> Continuous improvement

Open and flexible to change/improvement initiatives.

Actively seeks opportunities for learning development advancing experience to improve both self and our business.

Demonstrates resilience when faced with obstacles and learns quickly from mistakes.

Shares ideas skills and knowledge.

>>> Working together

Selfmotivated to work solo but equally comfortable working within a team and collaborating with others.

Seeks support/advice when appropriate.

Respectful of all customers and colleagues. Be patient polite approachable and helpful.

Communicates well with others. Communicates clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing.

>>> Dependable service

100% focused on what our customers need dedicated to meeting requirements quickly reliably and exceeding expectation wherever possible.

Passionate about the provision of high standards of service. Personally organised with attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Builds effective and professional relationships with customers and colleagues based on trust and via authenticity/integrity.

Dedicated enthusiastic and full of positive energy.

>>> Empowering people

Prepared to problem solve make fast decisions which add value to the customer experience

Actively listens to the needs/requirements of customers and colleagues. Suggests/provides appropriate solutions.

The Division

NSS Maintenance are a working at height contractor working throughout UK servicing facilities management clients and the refurbishment industry alike.

Our national coverage operates from four UK depots to offer planned and reactive building fabric maintenance and refurbishment services to commercial retail and industrial sectors. We currently employee over 600 employees directly across the NSS Group and own a fully serviced truck mounted access fleet which we use in house for reactive and planned maintenance and cleaning requests