Repairs Surveyor

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