Disrepair Specialist

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Brackenberry Full time

We are working closely with a local authority in South East London to appoint a Disrepair Specialist on a 6-month contract, highly likely to be extended. To apply, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £19.17 - £24.25 per Hour

Key Responsibilities:

  • To negotiate and liaise with tenants, leaseholders, their legal representatives, access arrangements to carry out pre and post inspections to identify areas of statutory disrepair and defects under the current Housing Disrepair Protocol.
  • To prepare detailed specifications of work, risk assessments and method statements relating to on-site inspections and produce estimates, feasibility studies and plans for cost-effective processing of repairs. Obtain tenders and quotations from approved contractors ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, standing orders and financial regulations.
  • To produce accurate photographic records to support casework in Court, assist stock condition purposes and ensure recharges for repairs can be collected effectively. Maintain proper records of visits and inspection findings, making recommendations to senior managers on any areas needing further actions.
  • To produce detailed expert reports and professional diagnostic surveys and represent the Council in Court as an expert witness, give evidence and assist the Court with technical issues.
  • Investigate and assist with responses to the Ombudsman service in relation to repairs and major works issues, ensuring responses are provided in a timely manner to agreed procedures and timescales.

Please note:

  • You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
  • You should have the right to work in the UK.

We commit to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. All our roles are temporary, though assignments can be extended by clients on a longer-term basis and sometimes become permanent.

We will interpret your application as permission to submit your CV to this role unless advised otherwise. If the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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