Repairs Surveyor

• The post holder will be a key contributor to delivering the revenue repairs service to approx. 10,500

tenanted homes, 3,000 garages and 700 corporate and commercial operational Council owned properties.Key Accountabilities

Assist in managing day to day repairs in both domestic and commercial buildings and ensuring that

the work is carried out to a high quality, represents excellent value for money and achieves a high

level of customer satisfactionAssist in managing the safety inspection programme to both domestic and commercial operational

properties, to ensure they are carried out in accordance to Regulations and in accordance with

service standards with respect to quality and timescales, legal obligations.

Undertake surveys on properties to diagnose gas service faults and identify the most appropriate and

effective solutionSupport neighborhood housing officers in diagnosing and dealing with complex technical matters that

they may identifyRaise day to day works orders and any necessary variation orders that are accurate and timely

Raise follow up works orders, to ensure that systems do not fail, ensuring that these orders are

accurate and timely.Support neighborhood housing officers when dealing with no access cases for repairs and

inspections, assist in providing evidence so that offices can apply to the courts for access.

Support the Building services team in relation to building services contracts.

Liaise with contractors to ensure the specified works are clearly communicated and that they are in

possession of all necessary information concerning health and safety Ensure all day to day repairs are carried out in accordance with the latest health and safety

regulations and particularly the Construction, Design and Management and Control of Asbestosat

Work regulations

Monitor the carrying out of gas service repair works and the precautions taken by contractors toprotect health and safety and ensure that any issues are raised and resolved as appropriate

Maintain policies and procedures with respect to Regulations, contracts, statutory compliancechecks, safety inspections and ensure all certification is up to date.

Liaise with the capital repairs and maintenance team regarding the referral of planned worksAssist in the satisfactory resolution of any complaints or legal claims of disrepair received.Identify any costs that should be recharged to the tenant or leaseholder including provision ofevidence.

Survey and specify all works related to insurance damage (fire, vandalism and natural disaster etc.)and comply with agreed procedures.

Undertake Surveys of properties in respect of disrepair claims produce a condition survey report andspecify all works relation to the claim and manage the delivery of these works. Act as an expert

witness in court in defense of the claim.

Assist in ensuring expenditure is managed within approved budgets.Assist in preparing estimates for repairs, valuing work in progress, negotiating prices for variationsand negotiating and resolving contractual claims.

Respond to any queries or correspondence with respect to complaints and enquiries about servicedelivery.Knowledge & Experience

Candidates must have substantial knowledge and experience in the following areas of business and will be required to provide evidence of this:

2-years experience of building surveying and inspection, including contract administration

Knowledge of construction methods

Knowledge of building faults including their diagnosis and appropriate remedial measures.

Understanding of the legal framework relating to disrepair

Understanding of how to work effectively with non-technicalstaff, tenants, leaseholders and building

users and delivering a customer focused service including providing for diverse needs

Experience of using computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Knowledge of construction health and safety legislation including the Construction Design and

Management regulations

Knowledge of planning and building regulations

Knowledge of other relevant legislation and good practice.

Qualifications

Higher National Certificate or equivalent

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Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Pay: £35.00-£37.00 per hour

Experience:

• OR16951: 1 year (preferred)
• repairs Surveyor: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Swindon SN1 2JG