Disrepair Surveyor

Description:

Job Advertisement: Surveyor - Disrepair

Job Title: Surveyor - Disrepair
Service Area: Housing Property Services
Directorate: Inclusive Economy & Housing
Rate: £350-£400 a day
Location: Office/Onsite

Overall Purpose of Job:

Manage projects from works identification to completion, ensuring effective outcomes that meet social housing objectives. The role requires a degree-level qualification in building or a relevant construction-based professional qualification and/or extensive experience in Disrepair works within social housing.

Job Context:

Reports to the Disrepair & Special Projects Manager
Budget monitoring responsibility for projects up to £1 million annually
May require evening, weekend, and occasional public holiday work to meet service requirements and engage with residents and stakeholdersKey Tasks and Accountabilities:

Deputise for the Disrepair & Special Projects Manager when required.
Monitor and review the quality and efficiency of services across Housing Property Services, implementing improvements in line with strategic objectives.
Provide technical support for disrepair, insurance claims, and customer care.
Develop collaborative working with contractors and partners, ensuring all projects meet objectives and contractual terms.
Ensure Health & Safety inspections are conducted and necessary works are carried out.
Manage disrepair and legal casework, liaising with legal representatives and other departments.
Chair project team meetings, monitor project progress, and respond to resident and stakeholder inquiries.
Ensure all works comply with contract specifications, procedures, and Health & Safety regulations.
Prepare and manage contract documentation for tenders and appoint contractors.
Procure and manage consultancy services for specific projects.
Oversee project progress, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Analyse performance and financial data on projects and manage contractor and consultant performance.
Ensure compliance with planning, building control, and legal obligations.
Ensure compliance with leasehold and common hold regulations for cost recovery from leaseholders.
Represent the organisation in meetings and report on capital program issues.
Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and contractor competency in Health & Safety.
Liaise with tenants, organisations, and stakeholders throughout project stages.
Ensure properties are inspected, specified, tendered, and managed according to policies and best practices.
Investigate complaints and contractual disputes, providing reports and responses to inquiries.
Meet and report performance indicators as required.
Prepare reports and attend meetings, including outside normal working hours.
Perform other duties as required to maintain service delivery.Person Specification:

Knowledge:

High level of numeracy and verbal skills
Knowledge of Building Regulations, Health & Safety, disrepair legislation, HHSRS legislation, and CDM regulationsQualifications:

Degree, HND, or HNC in building technology, construction, repairs, estimating, or contractual mattersExperience:

Building inspection, report preparation, and supervision of building works
Handling disrepair matters and running contracts/projects
Managing staffSkills and Abilities:

Good IT skills
Ability to prepare contract documentation and reports
Ability to access difficult places, climb ladders, and scaffolding
Ability to meet targets and manage budgets effectively
Excellent communication skills with a variety of service usersPersonal Style and Behaviour:

Team player with strong communication skills
Ability to present and communicate technical issues
Commitment to promoting Equal OpportunitiesSpecial Requirements:

Willingness to work out of hours
Full driving license
Ability to work in confined spaces and at height