Building Surveyor

3 weeks ago

Islington, United Kingdom chase recruitment group ltd Full time

Legal Repairs Surveyors will be responsible for overseeing an individual case load consisting of live disrepair claims, party wall awards, repair diagnostic cases and referrals from repairs teams. Surveyors will also be required to undertake training andacting in an advisory capacity for colleagues in the Technical Quality team, and will from time to time be required to give expert evidence in court.

To deal with all technical aspects of cases received by the team effectively and efficiently. To carry out essential repairs, avoid liability from legal disrepair action whenever possible; alternatively where this is not possible ensure claims are effectivelymitigated. Liase closely and establish good working relationships with lawyers in the Chief Executive's Directorate and other Repair sections

- To take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons / vulnerable adults with whom you come into contact with.
- Carry out site inspections and investigations, as necessary to produce detailed specifications of works using the national schedule of rates and composite values. Prepare estimates, feasibility studies, plans, sketches and drawings as may be necessary.
- As and when required provide technical support/advice to colleagues and give evidence in court as an expert witness.
- Assist the Senior Legal Repair Surveyor in the development of policies and procedures for the team.
- Work independently and manage a variable caseload.
- Be proficient in the correct diagnosis of building failures and to this end be competent in the use of devices, aids and instruments for the purpose of making assessments and diagnoses.
- Undertake quality assurance checks as and when required on repairs ordered and paid for by the Legal Repairs team.
- Take responsibility for party wall awards as required, including undertaking the necessary surveys and completing the necessary documentation.
- Possess a working knowledge of the relevant building contracts and related documentation. Take responsibility for ensuring that the existing contracts are administered in a professional manner and that the contractor complies with appropriate regulationsand contract conditions.
- Have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice, legal documentation and court procedures.
- As and when required, act in the capacity of an expert witness in the preparation of reports and scott schedules, the giving of evidence in court, and the providing of advice. Attend all necessary meetings in association with this role.
- Provide prompt, courteous and helpful response when dealing with queries from, or initiating contact with service users, their representatives, outside agencies and residents of the Borough.
**EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE**

HND/C Building with demonstrable post qualification experience or BSc Building with post qualification experience.

Or
- Extensive and demonstrable Building surveying experience

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITY**

Ability to effectively manage a technical caseload within target deadlines.

Ability to effectively manage a technical caseload within target deadlines.

Ability to write and prepare specifications for repairs and maintenance work and major repairs and planned maintenance contracts.

Ability to monitor budgets, prepare work programmes and assist the Senior Legal Repairs Manager in this regard.

Ability to prepare Bills of Quantity

Ability to prepare work programmes, estimates, value work in progress and issue variations.

Ability to prepare and certify interim and final payments to contractors.

Ability to administer contracts and supervise work in progress.

Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, in writing and face to face in small and large meetings. Good attention to detail; To include report writing to validate information for court appearances, speaking at and chairing meetings, and writing clientcare letters following complaint investigation.

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