Voids Surveyor

V85102809

£206 Per Day

Full Time

Temporary

United Kingdom,

Public Sector And Council

Posted 7 days ago

Expires In 21 Days

Job Description

Responsibilities

To ensure an effective surveying service is provided for Housing Services in a number of key areas in accordance with specifications, procedures and legislation; which include but is not exclusive to the following:
Delivery and monitoring of a Planned & Cyclical Maintenance programme for a geographical housing area.
Provision of surveying services including the delivery of works and services programmes and projects to time, cost and quality.
Undertake physical pre-inspections of council stock in tenanted and communal locations.
Identification and accurate diagnosis of complex repairs for occupied and void properties, ensuring all works are completed in a timely and effective manner to prevent unnecessary financial loss to the council in disrepair claims.
Work closely with Disrepair Case managers and undertake inspections and write specifications relating to new disrepair claims under Section 11.
Provision of precise specification of repairs of a complex and technical nature to a professional standard for repairs relating to structural defects. • Ensure appropriate and effective consultation with residents.
Liaison with and efficient monitoring of repair contractors.
Devising and recommending cost effective solutions to repair problems.

Requirements

Educated to BSC (Hons) level in building surveying or have equivalent demonstrable experience.
Experience working in a housing association or council
Experience of managing contractors’ relationships successfully.
Experience of working in fast paced surveying or similar role within a repairs service, including managing variations and post inspections.
Knowledge of National Schedule of Rates Codes (SOR) and void management processes.

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