Job Description

Role Purpose

• The Building Surveyor will carry out validation inspections of properties that have been included in the Council\'s stock condition survey programme (currently carried out by consultants) assess the accuracy of information such remaining life of key components e.g. kitchens and bathrooms.

Responsibilities

• Carry out joint surveys with the Consultant\'s Surveyors to develop a consistent approach to assessing the condition of the Council\'s stock.
• Carry out HHSRS inspections and demonstrate an understanding of assessing the categories of risk.
• Carry out stock condition surveys independently and upload results on the council\'s database.
• Carry out adhoc surveys of properties as required and prepare reports with diagnosis of defect cause and recommend remedial action.
• Prepare specifications/scope of works for small projects up to an estimated value of \xc2\xa3100k that may include, but not limited to, damp & mold, building repairs, window renewals and security works.
• Produce Tender documentation in line with the Authorities Procurement Guidelines to appoint consultants and contractors as required.
• Ensure projects meet all CDM and Health & Safety requirements from conception to completion.
• Act as Contract Administrator to manage construction contractors with regards to performance, quality and cost.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with the requirements of applications of Statutory Authorities.
• Instruct and liaise consultants as necessary on more complex schemes.
• Use technical knowledge and ability to assist the Asset Lead, Programme Manager and Sustainability Manager as required.

Requirements

• You will be an experienced Surveyor with a knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues affecting residential properties (e.g. HHSRS) and an understanding of construction health and safety legislation (including CDM 2015) is essential.
• Relevant construction experience with sound knowledge of residential property maintenance and refurbishment.
• You will possess a relevant qualification e.g. HNC Building studies.

Contract

• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 4 days in office/onsite
• PAYE via Umbrella
• Initial 3 month contract with the opportunity to extend

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