Main purpose of postTo ensure an effective surveying service is provided for Housing Services in a number of key areas in accordance with specifications, procedures and legislation; which include but is not exclusive to the following: The surveyor's role is to progress repairs on disrepair claims through to completion in properties in North and South Lambeth, review expert reports and disrepair letters of claim, carry out pre work surveys and use SOR codes to create job specifications for the works to be carried out by the Councils contractors and sub-contractors. Provision of surveying services including the delivery of works and services programmes and projects to time, cost and quality. Undertake physical pre-inspections of council stock in tenanted and communal locations. Identification and accurate diagnosis of complex repairs for occupied and void properties, ensuring all works are completed in a timely and effective manner to prevent unnecessary financial loss to the council in disrepair claims. Work closely with Disrepair Case Officers and undertake inspections and write specifications relating to new disrepair claims under Section 11 and Environmental Protection Act claims (EPAs). Provision of precise specification of repairs of a complex and technical nature to a professional standard for repairs relating to structural defects. Ensure appropriate and effective consultation with residents. Liaison with and efficient monitoring of repair contractors. Devising and recommending cost effective solutions to repair problems. Undertake quality checks and Post Inspections of completed works orders when selected. Liaise with the Repairs Cost Team as appropriate to ensure value for money with regard to quantities in, and cost of disrepair orders. Apply "Safeguarding" principles when visiting resident's homes, ensuring any concerns about vulnerable residents and children are reported via Housing Staff or Social Services.Key Accountabilities1.Understand the principles of works involved in legal disrepair claims and achieve prompt and effective works to satisfy claims2.Ensure accurate specifications are provided to enable effective repairs3.Provide advice and assistance as necessary to staff about cost effective repairs and maintenance.4.Resolve all problems of service delivery and issues of customer dissatisfaction, which are within the scope of personal responsibility. Where necessary escalate to senior members of staff and other sections. Provide accurate specifications to enable effective repairs5.Provide technical expertise to Lambeth Council staff in the performance of the neighbourhood contract specification.6.Resolve disputes with contractors, accept referral from other members of staff and provide technical advice and assistance to non-technical members of staff.7.Accept referrals of complex or continuous variation requests and make appropriate decisions.8.Provide verbal and written reports on contract performance and advise on the need for capitalisation of repairs and alternative repairs strategies.9.Liaise with specialist surveyors, where appropriate and undertake inspections and detailed technical specification of voidproperties.10.Inspect pre and / or post inspect repair work of a technical nature, as required and interview tenants and leaseholders regarding repairs.Key KnowledgeShortlisting CriteriaEducated to BSc (Hons) level in building surveying or have equivalent demonstrable experience.Knowledge of administration systems, databases and void management processes.Experience of working in fast paced surveying role within a repairs service, including managing variations and post inspections.Experience of managing contractors' relationships successfully.Surveyor (Disrepair) Surveyor (Disrepair) Surveyor (Disrepair) Surveyor (Disrepair) Surveyor (Disrepair)