MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Stock Condition Surveyor to join a Local Authority based in Kingston, Surrey. This will be a interim position paying £350p/d Umbrella.
Main Purpose of Job
My clients vision is that it has a national reputation as one of the very best places to live and work. The post holder will have a major contribution to make to the delivery of the Council's strategic priorities by contributing to the effective planned and responsive repairs and maintenance of RBK Housing and Garage stock.
Key Responsibilities
* Delivery of repairs to HRA dwellings
* Delivery of repairs to HRA communal areas
* Delivery of repairs to garages
* Delivery of Aids and Adaptations works
* Delivery of Health & Safety Estate Inspections
* Accurate systematic diagnosis of causes and remedial works for dealing with damp and mould including wide range of diagnostic skills
Communication
* Seeks, listens to and responds to the views and ideas of staff and customers.
* Encourages and actively engages in positive cross directorate communications and team working.
* Ensures communication and the sharing of data between internal and external teams, organisations and networks so that more opportunities can be created and appropriate and timely checks and adjustments made to keep projects and programmes on track.
Leadership
* Achieve the best possible outcomes in all your undertakings.
* Provide accurate technical advice and information as necessary on one or more areas of expertise within the service area.
* Ensure that your own technical knowledge is effectively transferred to team members and colleagues that have limited technical knowledge.
* As a member of the team, contribute to the development of the wider Service area and other relevant workforce plans and strategies, in line with Council priorities.
* Contribute to a highly motivated team that works together to achieve performance goals.
* Builds strong working relationships between the team, other teams within the service area and all services.
Technical/Operational Skills
* Strong diagnostic skills for the correct identification of the causes of damp and mould, including use of diagnostic equipment.
* Able to write technical reports associated with Damp & Mould diagnosis.
* Ensure that all inspections are carried out in accordance with the Housing Health & Safety Rating and System (HHSRS).
* Implement processes that improve the voids turnaround times within repairs.
* A focused collaborative approach to working within a team and a wider community.
* A positive approach to excellent customer service, care delivery and a commitment to quality.
* Extensive knowledge of building repairs and maintenance.
* Up to date knowledge of procedures, legislation and best practice related to repairs and property safety.
* Knowledge of Building Regulations, planning procedures and other building related legislation and standards.
* Knowledge of building pathology sufficient to interpret information gathered from inspections to formulate the necessary remedial/preventative actions and make recommendations for repair.
* Knowledge of how buildings work, the systems within them and how fire behaviour can impact effectiveness and overall life safety in the building.
* Knowledge of the principles of building design and the key components of the building and their implications for maintenance and disseminate an awareness of fire (building) safety for all workstreams.
* Awareness of the various methods of housing construction and potential defects that may be identifiable.
* Knowledge of all relevant and current Health and Safety legislation.
* Ability to accurately record the condition of the inspection and take quality focused photographs.
Title
Stock Condition Surveyor
Day Rate: £350p/d Umbrella
Location: Kingston, Surrey
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