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Job Role My client is looking for a contracts surveyor to act as a lead professional in all aspects of repairs and maintenance inspections and the management of repairs providing technical advice in all matters relating to the building stock in a customer focused manner for tenanted and void properties. Job Responsibilities To contract manage term contractors in a designated area to ensure repairs and void repairs are delivered in compliance to contract terms and conditions and that the services provided are to customer's satisfaction and expectations. Ensure that contractors comply with good practice codes, recognised professional standards, appropriate British Standards together with statutory requirements as defined in contract documents and any repairs policy/procedures as required. To manage formal/non-formal complaints/Member/LGO enquiries and ensure repairs are tracked and responses provided in line with the Council's corporate complaints policy. To lead on weekly planned contractors monitoring meetings to review performance and agree corrective actions where appropriate to maintain contract compliance and improvements. To inspect the repairs and review services provided by contractors following unacceptable performance and ensure these are proactively remedied and agreed actions taken to prevent re-occurrences or escalation Requirements Minimum qualification at HNC/HND level or higher in building surveying. Must have M&E knowledge, qualifications and experience. Evidence of continuing professional development. Knowledge of the issues involved in providing technical client advice for planned and responsive maintenance. Experience in writing out our repairs specifications in accordance w ith bespoke SORs or NHF SORs and in repairs administration in housing maintenance in the public and/ or private sectors. Knowledge of good practice in commissioning and procurement and value for money in matters relating to the delivery of the repairs, maintenance and voids. Contract Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Hybrid position PAYE via Umbrella Rate depending on experience Initial 6 month contract. If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements APPLY NOW!

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Fire Safety Surveyor to join a Local Authority based in Hammersmith, West London. This will be a interim position paying 350p/d Umbrella. My client can offer a hybrid working role which will include mainly on site work with some office and home working. Job Purpose: To provide fire safety surveying expertise, support and advice to ensure my clients housing stock is inspected, managed and maintained in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and any other appropriate Health and Safety Legislation. Key Duties: List key personal duties in order of importance. Provide specialist professional and technical advice and reports on all matters within the functionality of the service, including undertaking the role of professional or expert witness at hearings, adjudications and legal proceedings etc. Undertake and produce Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) for my clients housing stock and tenant meeting rooms, identifying all fire related risks and raise orders to repair and maintenance contractors to remedy risks and rectify identified minor breaches. Prepare a programme of FRA inspections in accordance with the regulatory reform order taking account of appropriate risk of different stock archetypes. Undertake desk top reviews of Fire Risk assessments at planned intervals as per policy requirements Undertake quality assurance of specialist contractors undertaking FRA's Monitor Repairs and Maintenance contractor's work, inspect completed works and ensure standards are to the highest quality. Follow up unacceptable performance with contractors to ensure issues are remedied. Identify technical solutions and develop planned programmes of Fire Safety Works in accordance with the Asset Management Strategy. Prepare specifications of works for one off projects as required to ensure that my client is fully compliant with current statutory Health & Safety and Fire regulations. Work closely with the Planned and Capital Team and post inspect quality of work undertaken during planned programmes. Undertake regular random inspections within the housing stock to ensure that fire safety signage and communal areas are free of rubbish or tenants possessions. Work with the London Fire Brigade's inspector responsible for auditing Fire Risk Assessments. Undertake joint inspections on selected buildings, identify remedies, monitor works and produce reports on the results to the Health and Safety Manager. Deal with enforcement notices issued by the London Fire Brigade, organising remedial works and prepare formal responses to the fire brigade. Provide advice to and audit/inspect repair and maintenance contractor's works so that approved materials and products are used across the stock. Provide advice and training to Repair and Maintenance contractors to ensure that necessary compartmentalisation works are identified and undertaken during voids Provide advice and training to colleagues in HRD and other housing management partners on Fire Safety Management Prepare and give presentations to tenants and leaseholders on fire safety and prepare articles and advice on fire safety for inclusion within HRD's resident's newsletters. Meet with vulnerable tenants to provide them with advice on fire safety. Assist the Health and Safety manager in developing, reviewing and maintaining Fire Safety strategies, policies and a HRD Fire Safety database. Ensure that Fire Information boxes contain up to date information. Prepare reports on fire safety as and when required. Prioritise and deal with all customer complaints and members enquiries in accordance with the Council's timescales and standards and aim to resolve them to the customer's satisfaction. Build and maintain effective and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Maintain own up to date knowledge of legislation, advances in technology and best practice relating to the functionality of this post and ensure that it is translated into action. Contribute to the development of policy, practice, procedures and service planning for Asset Management and Property Services and participate in projects, working groups, service developments, audits and reviews as directed. Carry out other duties commensurate with their grade and directed by manager. Keep up to date with all changes in building regulations, policies and best practice, research new building products and ensure we are compliant with legislation and good practice. The role holder will be required to work closely and proactively with service managers across the Economy identifying fire safety requirements and advising on how to meet those requirements. Regular contacts will be with colleagues across the Council including HR colleagues, Senior Managers, Council Committees, Members and Lead Members, other Local Authorities, Trade Unions, and a range of internal and external working groups Title: Fire Safety Surveyor Day Rate: 350p/d Umbrella Location: Hammersmith, West London

Provide specialist professional and technical advice and reports on all matters within the functionality of the service, including undertaking the role of professional or expert witness at hearings, adjudications and legal proceedings etc. Undertake and produce Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) for LBHF housing stock and tenant meeting rooms, identifying all fire related risks and raise orders to repair and maintenance contractors to remedy risks and rectify identified minor breaches. Prepare a programme of FRA inspections in accordance with the regulatory reform order taking account of appropriate risk of different stock archetypes. Undertake desk top reviews of Fire Risk assessments at planned intervals as per policy requirements Undertake quality assurance of specialist contractors undertaking FRA's Monitor Repairs and Maintenance contractor's work, inspect completed works and ensure standards are to the highest quality. Follow up unacceptable performance with contractors to ensure issues are remedied. Identify technical solutions and develop planned programmes of Fire Safety Works in accordance with LBHF Asset Management Strategy. Prepare specifications of works for one off projects as required to ensure that LBHF is fully compliant with current statutory Health & Safety and Fire regulations. Work closely with the Planned and Capital Team and post inspect quality of work undertaken during planned programmes. Undertake regular random inspections within the housing stock to ensure that fire safety signage and communal areas are free of rubbish or tenants possessions. Work with the London Fire Brigade's inspector responsible for auditing LBHF Fire Risk Assessments. Undertake joint inspections on selected buildings, identify remedies, monitor works and produce reports on the results to the Health and Safety Manager. Deal with enforcement notices issued by the London Fire Brigade, organising remedial works and prepare formal responses to the fire brigade. Provide advice to and audit/inspect repair and maintenance contractor's works so that approved materials and products are used across the stock. Provide advice and training to Repair and Maintenance contractors to ensure that necessary compartmentalisation works are identified and undertaken during voids Provide advice and training to colleagues in HRD and other housing management partners on Fire Safety Management Prepare and give presentations to tenants and leaseholders on fire safety and prepare articles and advice on fire safety for inclusion within HRD's resident's newsletters. Meet with vulnerable tenants to provide them with advice on fire safety. Assist the Health and Safety manager in developing, reviewing and maintaining Fire Safety strategies, policies and a HRD Fire Safety database. Ensure that Fire Information boxes contain up to date information. Prepare reports on fire safety as and when required. Prioritise and deal with all customer complaints and members enquiries in accordance with the Council's timescales and standards and aim to resolve them to the customer's satisfaction. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.

Facades Surveyor c.£65,000 per annum London Since its launch into the UK in 2005, Thomann-Hanry has grown significantly offering an unparalleled cleaning and restoration service, winning new clients and awards along the way. The business continues to expand its portfolio of works and needs to increase its team and resource to enable the company to deliver the best possible service to all clients on works being undertaken. This role offers the right candidate a great opportunity to be part of the next phase in the Thomann-Hanry journey. Working on some of the most iconic buildings across the UK and beyond. This role will be key in ensuring surveys are undertaken and reported to the highest standards. Role Purpose This role will provide the lead on a range of technical and professional surveying services whilst completing and overseeing multiple surveys for Thomann-Hanry. Exceptional report writing skills will be required to clearly highlight defects and red items which will allow customers to understand the repairs required. All surveys conducted will be to the highest standards whilst respecting architectural and heritage values, ensuring the maintenance requirements of the buildings are met, and to maintain building integrity and safety standards. This role will give the successful candidate access to some of the most historically and architecturally significant buildings around. Previous work has included The Bank of England (London), Hotel Principe di Savoia (Milan), and Gresham Hotel (Dublin). Key Responsibilities: Provide building surveying services considering the need to protect architecture and heritage. Identify and present survey findings to clients. Survey programming ensuring planning of resources including people and machinery. Organise and lead meetings both internally and externally, and make sure that complete records of all conversations and activities are produced. Ensure weekly reviews of progress, financial resources, and forward planning are conducted. Ensure effective liaison with the Health and Safety team to deliver site and work specific RAMS. Liaising with Surveyors, Architects, and clients. Ensuring all enquiries are responded to promptly and in line with corporate response times. Meeting potential clients and fostering relationships. This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive. It is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. Essential Skills and Experience: MRICS qualified, with at least five years relevant post-qualification experience. Proven knowledge and experience in historic buildings, materials and conservation methods. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people. Highly developed interpersonal skills, with ability to work proactively with people at all levels. Well-developed negotiation skills, to re-negotiate deadlines and resources without creating unacceptable risk. Excellent team player with an outgoing and friendly manner. Excellent chairing skills to ensure output led and effective meetings. Ability to work well under pressure in a methodical and organised manner. High level organisation skills with the ability to work independently and prioritise workload to meet fixed deadlines. Exceptional attention to detail. What To Expect from Thomann-Hanry The opportunity to work with organisations such as the Crown Estates on some of the most historic and important buildings in and around London and occasionally across the UK whilst receiving the following benefits: 25 days per year annual leave + Bank Holidays Additional minimum of 1 week Company closure with pay over Christmas Your birthday off every year Regular training and CPD Contributory group personal pension scheme with Scottish Widows Life Assurance Scheme Cycle to work scheme

Our successful response maintenance team seek a Voids Supervisor to assist the Contracts Manager in creating specifications, programming works and leading our trade labour to ensure untenanted properties can be brought back up to re-let standards. You will be covering the Waverley Borough, working in residential properties and this role would suit an experienced tradesperson who thrives in a busy, fast paced and client facing supervisory role. Benefits include: A realistic and achievable performance reward scheme, we want you to feel challenged, but we want you to succeed Company car and outstanding private mileage scheme OR company van with fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an employer pension contribution of up to 3% 23 days annual leave, buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year We want our employees to have a well-balanced work/ life balance, therefore flexible working patterns would be considered. Access to an employee assistance program to support employee’s health and wellbeing Ian Williams have the reputation and expertise of working with Housing Associations and Local Authorities and are one of the UK’s leading property services contractors who deliver Responsive Maintenance/ Voids services. Importantly, we are a company who provide safe, secure and friendly working environments for our site and office-based teams. Therefore, we seek a Voids Supervisor who share these core values and can continue to facilitate the successful completion of our voids and responsive work on time, in budget and to the required standards. The Voids Supervisor role: Planning and supervising the running of void refurbishments and on occasion, day to day repairs, so the work is completed on time, to required quality and cost, effectively. Supervising direct labour and subcontractors Carrying out property surveys and the pricing up of the works accurately Organization of the workload, labour, plant and materials Ensuring compliance with statutory requirement, company policy and procedures on Health & Safety. Communicating targets, costs, progress, and variances back to client surveyors and management regularly. Managing site administration and records. Carrying out effective inductions to the workforce. What will you bring as a Voids Supervisor? A trade background (all trades considered) and qualified to NVQ level 2 or above/ equivalent is preferred. An SSSTS would also be advantageous but not essential Proven supervisory experience in a similar role preferably within a social housing or an insurance related environment You will be customer centric in your approach to monitoring productivity. This is at the heart of Ian Williams’ approach to their excellent relationships with customers/tenants, our directly employed operatives, subcontractors and the client. Therefore, you’ll genuinely value building and maintaining exceptional relationships. Strong organisational and IT skills with the ability to pick up inhouse computer systems, excel and Microsoft outlook as required. Additional Benefits include: Annual pay reviews Medical and life insurance Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family Specsavers vouchers For information on all other additional benefits we do, to enhance your work/life balance please visit our website If you think you have what it takes to become our Voids Supervisor then click “Apply” now! About Ian Williams Ltd Discover more, not just from our website but through our Facebook, LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor pages. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity and all other characteristics that make us different

Repairs Manager required ASAP based in Croydon. This role is on a temporary basis. Main Duties Manage contractors, contracts and budgets Manage Maintenance Surveyors and other staff Ensure compliance to H&S requirements To provide advice to other staff, both technical and non-technical, on construction and building related matters. To manage complaints through the complaints process, including receiving, taking ownership, providing written responses, attending hearings as required. Experience, Skills, Knowledge required: Strong track record of successful contract management and experience of carrying out the lead officer function. Strong track record of effectively managing budgets Competent knowledge and application of the legislation, policy, regulatory and technical frameworks relating to day to day and void works and can provide advice and guidance to others on most complex cases Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written reports. Able to work with minimal supervision and confident using own initiative. Able to manage the workload of staff and prioritise tasks If this position sounds of interest, and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please don't hesitate to contact me at (url removed), or call Jack at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed)

Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting for a Asset Surveyor to work in the Enfield area. A local authority based in Enfield have a fantastic opportunity for a Asset Surveyor to join their team. Purpose of the role: Using a handheld device carry out Stock Condition Surveys and Energy performance Certificate Surveys to support the intelligence lead approach to housing asset management and investment. Using a handheld device carry out Health and Safety asset audits for works detailed in the Compliance Surveys. Produce Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) plans for capital investment purposes including life cycles and forward capital cost plans including new build handed over from the Regeneration Team. Update information gathered onto the Apex Asset Management System ensuring accuracy of condition data and compliance. Work with the rest of the Asset Team, Housing Management, Building Safety & Compliance team, Regeneration, Repairs and Planned Maintenance Teams to develop a wider knowledge of the stock and the ability to identify, prioritise and programme Stock Condition Surveys, feasibility studies and or options appraisals that support future priorities and the delivery of longer term investment needs. Prepare viability and options appraisal reports based on asset information gathered identifying and promoting environmental sustainability investment opportunities including the decarbonisation strategy and the use of new technologies to promote sustainability and energy efficiency improvements including opportunities for greening and social value projects. To conduct a trial project of compliance with permissions to use open plan areas for gardens/parking by tenants or owners of Right to Buy properties and to ensure the Council is not maintaining licensed/sold areas by undertaking inspections of selected areas of properties on council estates with reference to permissions, areas already sold and the grounds maintenance schedule. To carry out ad-hoc requests for surveys or advice in response to either Council Officer, Member or resident queries or complaints and preparing reports where required. Identify specific estates or properties for further option appraisal and additional investment. Essential Criteria: A relevant Building Surveying qualification such as HND or equivalent plus 3 years experience. A relevant Accredited Assessor qualification such as City and Guilds Level 3 in Energy Assessment. At least 3 years experience in undertaking Stock Condition Surveys including HHSRS and RdSAP Energy information in Council or Social Housing. Knowledge of asset databases and hand held technologies for Stock Surveying. Experience of managing and reporting data from an asset management database such as Apex. Familiar with the use of software to produce Energy Performance Certificates. Experience of diagnosing disrepair and building defects and specified works required. Ability to use a wide range of IT packages, especially Microsoft Office and Excel Spreadsheets If your interested in the role and would like to apply please email your up to date CV to or call Chris on (phone number removed)