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You will work for a leading housing association based in Northamptonshire. They manage over 10000 housing stock and have been operating for over 10 years.

The role will be focused on carrying out expert witness services related to housing disrepair. This requires the surveyor to undertake surveys, write up findings in a Scott Schedule and prepare a report.• Work as part of an experienced in-house team to complete inspections of disrepair; provide court-compliant reports, post inspections and desktop reviews.
• Critiquing the reports provided by external surveyors.
• To manage the disrepair and complex complaints case load, provide technical reports and legal statements, refute opposing opinion and deliver satisfactory results for the organisation and our customers
• To ensure all legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements for maintaining safe, warm and dry properties are met (Fitness for Habitation, etc.)
• Ensure Health and Safety requirements are met in accordance with policy, procedures and statutory requirements.
• To ensure all completed works comply with the current regulations and legislative requirements and are completed within the distinctive time scales set out by legislation for disrepair cases.
• Work closely with the wider team to ensure that customers are provided with a seamless service and a high level of customer care in every aspect of the service delivered.
• Ensure that all relevant certification is provided for all works completed.
• To represent as required, as an expert witness in a court of law, or at a hearing set in any other professional location.
• Support the Asset Investment Manager to fulfil their function as lead contract administrator for relevant supply chain management.
• Ensure that all properties are maintained to the decent homes standard whilst creating a climate of innovation and opportunities for efficiencies.
Financial Control and Value for Money
• Support in the monitoring and review of performance and development of the contractor team, providing expertise, coaching and other developmental support as required, ensuring a quality service is provided and performance is dealt with appropriately.
About You
HHSRS qualification.
Recognised building/M&E related qualification or supervisory site management qualification or equivalent technical level of expertise demonstrated through significant work experience.
RICS/CIOB min 5 years post qualified or QBE 20 years.
Experienced in managing multiple tasks and projects at any given time, organisational skills, time management and an ability to prioritise workload.
Excellent technical ability, with good knowledge of the appropriate quality standards, building regulations and planning requirements, specifically related to disrepair and FRA obligations.
Experience of inspecting properties and a good understanding of defects falling under relevant legislation such as, but not limited to, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act.

Experience of sector leading construction related and Compliance software.
Good construction knowledge including health and safety legislation, fire safety, and CDM Regulations.
Ability to identify building defects and their remedies.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a starting salary of £51500 as well as a local government pension, free parking, flexible working and the opportunity to grow in a team.
What you need to do now

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