MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Senior Disrepair Surveyor to work with a housing association based in Ealing. This will be an interim position paying £400p/d Umbrella.
The successful candidate will need to have experience in managing surveyors.
Responsible for assisting the Senior Technical Manager in the Legal Disrepair project to significantly reduce the number of cases currently open. The role involves undertaking complex surveying activities related to Legal Disrepair cases including being an Expert Witness for my client and managing cases through the Disrepair process to conclusion. You will be seen as a technical expert in your field and will undertake specification writing, project management and post works inspections.
Overall:
Carry out surveys at my clients properties where a Legal Disrepair case has been raised
Produce high quality, detailed reports on your findings for submission to the Claimant's Legal team.
Provide focused expert advice on matters associated with disrepair, including thorough investigation using a range of equipment to accurately diagnose the cause and appropriate remedies.
Issue works to contractors based on the survey findings and manage the progress of these works through to conclusion within agreed timescales
Drive forward any works already agreed to a swift and satisfactory conclusion
Maintain good communication and liaison with my clients Legal team to ensure progress and timely conclusion of Disrepair cases
Ensure that housing properties comply with relevant building codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Stay informed about changes in legislation and industry standards affecting housing associations.
To ensure that all projects are CDM compliant.
Provide professional and technical advice and produce reports on all relevant matters within the scope of the service, including serving as a professional or expert witness in hearings, adjudications, legal proceedings, and similar contexts
Carry out post works inspections to ensure all works as per Scott Schedule are completed to the agreed deadline and to the standard required
Monitor project expenditure and ensure cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
Specification writing and tendering of works in compliance with my clients procurement policy and financial Regulations.
Responsibility for checking and authorising invoices for works provided by contractors.
Implement controls to monitor and report on key areas such as cost, length of
time for works, cases in jeopardy and Health & Safety.
Monitor Key Performance Indicators and undertake regular reviews with contractors for purposes of continual improvement.
Liaison with our Decant Team, where applicable, to minimise time spent out of the home for our customers and reduce cost to the businessTitle: Senior Disrepair Surveyor
Rate: £400p/d Umbrella
Location: Ealing, West London