We have an exciting opportunity for two highly motivated, customer focussed Stock Surveyors who will support the Property Services Team to deliver the Authorities Housing Repairs and Investment Programmes.
The role will also involve carrying out Fire Risk Assessments to Communal Areas within Housing Communal blocks and Sheltered Housing Schemes along with report writing and identifying of remedial actions.
Applicants will be required to survey properties and carry out stock condition surveys as well as create full replacement specifications, including structural refurbishments, roof covering replacements along with supporting our budget setting process.
The successful candidates
Must have experience of domestic property surveying and be able to identify property defects, create schedules of remedial repairs and you may be required to carry out quality assurance inspections following completion of works.
You will need to have good construction related knowledge, experience, and be willing to support a range of procurement and tendering activities.
You will be expected to have a good understanding of the Governments Decent Homes Standard, Homes Fit for Human Habitation legislation and Housing Disrepairs as well as having excellent written and verbal communication skills.
You will also be required to provide technical advice to tenants and colleagues as well as offering energy efficiency advice.
Contact:
For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact:
Trevor Pringle – Asset Manager
Trevor.Pringle@northtyneside.gov.uk
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