Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Kingston Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a Maintenance Surveyor this role will be KT1 1EU The right candidate will: * Supervise repairs & maintenance work to ensure all site operations are undertaken professionally. Provide technical advice and expertise to non-technical staff, clients and residents. * 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 * Raise work orders as required. * Ensure that the quality of work under your control meets the required technical standards and secures customer satisfaction. * Ensure that all inspections are carried out in accordance with the Housing Health & Safety Rating and System (HHSRS). * Undertake pre-inspection of repair issues ordered through the customer contact centre, directly by clients or reference from contractors. Ensure that appointments for this work are met. Produce clear specifications of work (and where necessary written reports) utilising the agreed pricing mechanism for the contract or service level agreement in sufficient detail to avoid the need for further pre-work visits. * Undertake Estate Inspections annually to ensure H&S compliance according to current procedure Undertake surveys of void properties at various stages according to current procedure. * Ensure that void properties are repaired and maintained in accordance with the voids standard. We require the following: * Proven track record in the diagnosis of causes of damp and mould and specifying remedial works * Experience of monitoring work undertaken by external contractors * Able to undertake site investigations of complex technical matters (as listed below but not limited to) and prepare specifications, works programmes, detailed reports and appropriate correspondence to address the problems. To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon