Void Surveyor

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Void Surveyor on a 4 months contract with a possibility of further extension.

Context;

To ensure an effective surveying service is provided for Housing Services in a number of key areas in accordance with specifications, procedures and legislation; which include but is not exclusive to the following:

* Delivery and monitoring of a Planned & Cyclical Maintenance programme for a geographical housing area.

* Provision of surveying services including the delivery of works and services programmes and projects to time, cost and quality.

* Undertake physical pre-inspections of council stock in tenanted and communal locations.

* Identification and accurate diagnosis of complex repairs for occupied and void properties, ensuring all works are completed in a timely and effective manner to prevent unnecessary financial loss to the council in disrepair claims.

* Work closely with Disrepair Case managers and undertake inspections and write specifications relating to new disrepair claims under Section 11.

* Provision of precise specification of repairs of a complex and technical nature to a professional standard for repairs relating to structural defects.

* Ensure appropriate and effective consultation with residents.

* Liaison with and efficient monitoring of repair contractors.

* Devising and recommending cost effective solutions to repair problems.

* Undertake quality checks and Post Inspections of completed works orders when selected.

* Apply “Safeguarding” principles when visiting resident’s homes, ensuring any concerns about vulnerable residents and children are reported via Housing Staff or Social Services.

Responsibilities;

1. Ensure the delivery of a planned and cyclical maintenance programme for a geographical housing area.

2. Understand the principles of planned preventative maintenance and achieve forward annual planning of maintenance over the life of building components. To provide and agree subsequent appraisals and development plans.

3. Ensure accurate specifications are provided to enable effective repairs

4. Provide advice and assistance as necessary to staff about cost effective repairs and maintenance.

5. Resolve all problems of service delivery and issues of customer dissatisfaction, which are within the scope of personal responsibility. Where necessary escalate to senior members of staff and other sections. Provide accurate specifications to enable effective repairs

6. Provide technical expertise to Lambeth Council staff in the performance of the neighbourhood contract specification.

7. Resolve disputes with contractors, accept referral from other members of staff and provide technical advice and assistance to non-technical members of staff.

8. Accept referrals of complex or continuous variation requests and make appropriate decisions.

9. Provide verbal and written reports on contract performance and advise on the need for capitalisation of repairs and alternative repairs strategies.

10. Liaise with specialist surveyors, where appropriate and undertake inspections and detailed technical specification of void properties.

If this sounds good to you, please apply for immediate contact or call Anisha directly.