Building Surveyor – Diagnostics

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Building Surveyor on a 3 months contract with the possibility of further extension.

Job purpose

To deal with repair issue cases referred to them, diagnose the cause and arrange for works to be carried out.

Main accountabilities

• Carry out building inspections as necessary to diagnose the cause of building defects, raise work orders using National Housing Federation Schedule of Rates or specifications as appropriate.
• To prepare reports relating to condensation.
• To assist in the preparation of reports for senior managers, including those of a policy or strategic nature.
• To produce professional technical reports and present them to the High Value Repair Panel.
• To manage subsidence and structural failure cases in association with specialist external consultants
• To assess alteration requests from tenants and leaseholders and complete paperwork in compliance with the process.
• To manage fire, flood or collision Insurance cases.
• To assist the Legal Disrepair and Diagnostics Manager in the development of policies and procedures relating tom the Repairs Service.
• Undertake Quality Assurance checks on works in progress or completed.
• Have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, Building Regulations and Codes of Practice.
• As and when required, attend meetings, including those held out of normal working hours.
• To carefully and accurately record all necessary project information to assist in the control of the project, identifying any relevant matters to the Diagnostic Surveying Manager in a timely fashion.
• Obtain quotations and tenders in line with the clients Procurement procedures and manage delegated Project Budgets.
• To advise on the best development and use of the systems and liaise with staff in those sections to make full use of the systems, ensuring harmony between operational procedures and system requirements

Requirements

• Ability to carry out surveys and diagnose defects in all types of client owned properties
• Ability to write and prepare specifications for repairs and maintenance work and major repairs and planned maintenance contracts.
• 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
• Respects and embraces the diversity of colleagues and customers
• This role will require you to obtain an Enhanced satisfactory clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

If you are interested in this role, please apply or contact Pocholo for more information!