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We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
We're looking for 2 detail-oriented Technical Inspector to ensure our properties meets the highest Decent Homes Standards. In this key role, you'll inspect, assess property conditions, compile stock data information, and identify maintenance needs. Your work will support our capital programme and provide essential technical assistance to the Housing Quality and Investment Team.
You'll also help assess properties for council leasing to support homeless families and assist with technical needs for our temporary accommodation and hostel programmes.
If you're passionate about quality housing and community impact, we'd love to hear from you
What's the role?
* Carry out Stock Condition Surveys of council housing properties and other housing assets, ensuring all findings are accurately recorded in the Asset Management system
* Supervise works orders, ensure cost control, compliance with regulations, and oversee quality throughout projects, including defect rectification.
* Conduct research, provide technical analysis, prepare evidence and documentation, and represent the Council in legal or public proceedings.
* Investigate property damage, determine repair responsibilities, prepare specifications and cost estimates, and negotiate with owners or agents.
* Maintain flexibility to meet the Council and customer needs, stay updated with legislation and technology, and assist with various housing service duties as required.
What's in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
* Generous holiday allowance
* Local Government Pension scheme
* Flexible working and family friendly policies
* Season ticket and bicycle loans
* A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
* Supportive staff networks
What we're looking for
* Understanding of relevant Health and Safety legislation
* Ability to write inspection reports
* Sensitivity to the diverse needs of tenants
* Ability to communicate technical and policy information effectively
* Strong negotiation skills
* Competence in investigating and specifying technical solutions for housing maintenance
* Ability to ensure work meets specifications, regulations, and safety standards
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
* Relevant recognised technical qualifications (building surveying, or other related discipline.
* The job is subject to a Basic DBS check
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don't accept CV's.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Head of Stock Investment and Asset Manager Kemi Ojutalayo-
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£45, £47,925.00 per annum (P02)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at
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