1. An excellent opportunity for a Stock Conditions Surveyor
2. Please apply if interested.
About Our Client
Out client, Uttlesford district covers 247 square miles of rural beauty, with historic market towns, small villages and rural settlements, as well as containing Stansted airport. They have repeatedly been identified as one of the best places to live in the UK, due to our low crime levels, high quality education services and the quality of our local amenities.They have the highest number of listed buildings in the county of Essex, reflecting the historical significance of the area.They encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, plus bank holidays, leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers.
Job Description
3. Undertake pre, in progress and upon completion/handover inspections of works or servicing undertaken on behalf of the council
4. From time to time undertake limited stock condition surveys to portfolio properties, based on existing stock condition data or on additional stock, utilising software/hardware to record relevant information
5. Work collaboratively with other members of the technical services team to develop innovative solutions, timely and cost effective best practice that can be implemented across the directorate as a whole
6. Contribute to the development and implementation of the council's 'Quality Management Plan'
7. Encourage individuals to work with and learn from each other, where possible promote this ethos across the postholders wider area of responsibility
8. Provide expert knowledge, skills and interventions to influence, challenge and achieve the goals and targets set out under the Development and Investment Directorate strategy
9. Participate in lessons learned reviews of new build, planned investment and reactive repairs projects and ensure 'lessons learned' are accurately recorded and implemented
10. Attend project meetings to monitor the progress of contracts and projects
The Successful Applicant
11. Have undertaken the role or a similar role on planned works contracts, repairs and voids contracts, large refurbishment and new build projects relating to housing developments
12. Experienced in inspecting works in occupied and unoccupied premises
13. Control of quality of materials and workmanship during works progression
14. Ensuring works operations and workmanship fully comply with developed RAMS
15. Knowledge and awareness of Building Regulations Approved Document
16. Excellent knowledge of CDM Regulations and other related housing regulations/law and how they apply within the context of statutory health and safety compliance
What's on Offer
On offer for the candidate:
17. The chance to make a real impact on the communities.
18. Professional development opportunities.
19. Flexible working arrangements.
20. Local government pension scheme.
21. Commitment to work-life balance.
22. Beautiful location in Saffron Walden.