One of my Local Authority clients based in South Essex is looking for 2 Repairs Surveyor on an interim basis for 6 months, working in the office for 3 days per week and working from home 2 days a week.
Main Responsibilities
· To carry out pre-inspection of repairs to tenanted/void and leasehold properties within defined timescales, set targets, schedule repairs and raise orders.
· To monitor repairs in tenanted/void and leasehold properties including liaising with the contractor where necessary in respect of progress and variations.
· To post inspect completed repairs to tenanted/void and leasehold properties to ensure work is satisfactory and to required standard and authorise charges/variations.
· To undertake technical surveys on the housing stock, including leasehold flats, to identify
· and make accurate diagnosis of complex repairs, including specifying materials, work content trades and place the work with suitable contractor, managing the project/programme to produce solutions that can be over a prolonged period.
· Undertake 100% post inspections of works completed for exclusions by the partnering contractors on a monthly basis, ensuring that works have been carried out to the correct quality and standard required.
Key skills and experience required:
· Experience and knowledge of the building maintenance industry including relevant experience in the inspection of domestic property and the remedy of maintenance problems
· Experience of monitoring programmes and budgets
· Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM regulations and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
· Makes prompt, clear decisions which may involve tough choices or considered risks
· Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people
· Experience of developing and sustaining effective working relationships and communications, both internally and externally, with the ability to explain complex information verbally and in writing to tenants, council officers/managers at all levels