Job Description
Are you a Stock Condition Surveyor, seeking your next role?My client has an immediate opportunity for a Stock Condition Surveyor to join their Property Services Team on an initial 12 month contract.The successful applicant will cover a large geographical area, owning and contributing to annual team targets to ensure at least 20% of the company’s homes are visited each year.Responsibilities:
* Schedule stock condition to establish building condition, age, repairs and remaining life of building components, detailing compliance with Decent Homes and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and identifying and reporting any failures
* Ensure all homes and communal areas are safe, warm and secure by recording and actioning any Hazards, safety concerns and repairs identified during surveys
* Accurately update the company’s information on housing stock condition to assist in programming and compliance with the Decent Homes Standard.
* Carry out any other post inspection activity required to ensure our homes are safe and to support the wider Homes Directorate
* Liaise with residents and leaseholders, housing management, customer services and other internal and external agencies as required to share information and intelligence
* Keep abreast of relevant regulation changes and maintain awareness of the Decent Homes Standard and related legislation, Building Regulations, British Standards and Codes of Practice related to the construction industry.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company’s Stock condition strategies and activities
Requirements:
* The ideal candidate will be educated to HNC level or equivalent, professional qualification in construction, housing, management or property.
* Proven knowledge of the decent homes standard, component lifecycles, HHSRS Rating system and domestic building construction methods and faults
* Knowledge of building components, common issues, hazards and proven ability to diagnose and remedy defects.
* Ability to deal with challenging situations with empathy and present in a professional and positive manner
* Excellent IT skills including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Housing Management systems.
* A full UK driving license with the ability to drive as and when required by the business.
To apply, please submit a copy of your CV