3-month contract role with a local authority
Summary
* This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, dedicated to maintaining the health, safety, and condition of council-owned housing. The position involves identifying, assessing, and managing property defects, as well as planning, procuring, and executing responsive repairs, void works, and capital maintenance programs. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with statutory obligations and internal standards while delivering cost-effective solutions.
Responsibilities
* Inspect and diagnose defects in council-owned properties, recommending and ordering effective remedial actions.
* Plan, prepare, procure, and oversee void property works from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to time, quality, and budget constraints.
* Manage and supervise contractors conducting inspections, risk assessments, servicing, and maintenance tasks.
* Implement responsive repairs and capital works programs in line with the Council’s 45-year asset management strategy.
* Conduct desktop diagnosis of repair inquiries and determine appropriate remedial actions.
* Prepare technical reports, specifications, and plans to support repair and maintenance decisions.
Experience
* Proven experience in housing maintenance, property surveying, or asset management.
* Experience managing contractors and delivering maintenance or capital works programs.
* Strong understanding of building pathology, health and safety legislation, and housing standards.
* Experience in voids management, responsive repairs, and legal disrepair case handling.
* Familiarity with housing management systems and desktop diagnostics.
Qualification
* HNC/HND or equivalent in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related field (essential).
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is desirable.
* Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
* Health & Safety certifications (e.g., Asbestos Awareness, Working at Height) are advantageous.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 37 hours per week
* Location: Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1AD, United Kingdom.
* Interviews will be held at Priory House.
* The role closes on 20th October 2025, apply ASAP.