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Job Summary

Grand Union Housing Group is seeking a highly skilled Disrepair Surveyor to lead our efforts in tackling damp, condensation, and mould problems in our properties. As a key member of our Property Services team, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of disrepair works, ensuring top-quality work, and making a real difference in people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Disrepair Works Management
  • Oversee all aspects of disrepair works from start to finish, ensuring timely and cost-effective completion.
  • Adhere to contracts, KPIs, and value for money in efficiency, economy, and effectiveness.
• Defect Identification and Reporting
  • Identify defects, prepare detailed reports, schedules of repairs, and associated specifications and estimates.
  • Offer expert guidance on building defects, diagnosis, and remedial recommendations.
• Survey and Reporting
  • Conduct thorough surveys, producing accurate reports, and recommending appropriate remedial work, especially for damp and disrepair issues.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, Grand Union's standing orders, and financial regulations.
• Team Support and Development
  • Assist in the technical growth of colleagues within Property Services.
  • Embracing evolving duties as the role develops within Property Operations.

Requirements

• Qualifications and Experience
  • A Degree in Building Surveying (or similar field)
  • A full UK driving license
• Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent customer service
  • Project management skills
  • Risk identification and management
  • Accountability
  • Positive and outcome-focused attitude
  • Advising, supporting, and mentoring colleagues
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Report writing skills
  • Experience with disrepair service in social housing
  • Knowledge of repair techniques and disrepair legislation
  • Understanding of pre/post inspection processes and building pathology

Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service
• Generous pension scheme – employer contribution up to 10%
• Extra day's leave for no sickness absence in the financial year
• Christmas week off (no need to use your annual leave allowance)
• Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Paid emergency and compassionate leave
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Generous sick pay
• Free annual flu jabs
• Paid qualification