Repairs Surveyor in Great Hollands - CV-Library

Repairs Surveyor
Permanent Opportunity via BRC
  
Jobs:              Repairs Surveyor  
Location:       Berkshire      
Sector:            Housing & Property  
Duration:       Permanent  
Hourly Rate:  £45,000 
Start Date:      ASAP 
  
BRC are working with a reputable Housing Association to recruit a surveyor on a permanent basis to help the team in identifying and assessing any repair requests and defects within their stock and providing suitable solutions. 
  
Main Responsibilities:

Inspect and assess any repair requests and defects where an immediate repair may not be appropriate, and technical advice is required to identify and advise on appropriate solutions.
Investigate technical defects or cases of disrepair as required, to include inspection of the property and provide written Housing Conditions reports as appropriate.
Provide full technical support to legal department in respect of disrepair or legal claims received
Carry out surveys on damp, mould and condensation, providing remedial advice and technical support
Provide surveying capability in relation to identifying, inspecting, and providing solutions to problems and defects with the stock.
Prepare schedules of work and project management support in relation to minor/major works where the technical surveying level is appropriate to specify and oversee the resulting works.
Certify that contractors provide value for money through checking of invoices and valuations and ensue that works are delivered in -line with CDM regulations
Ensure that all health and safety policies are followed and works comply with the H&S and fire safety requirements
Obtain quotations (when required) for repairs and/or specialist works from subcontractors
Where required, support the property care team with surveying requirements to support the delivery of the internal and external planned maintenance programme.
Carry out property inspections to assess component replacement dates and advice regarding inclusion of works within Planned Maintenance Programmes.
Demonstrate excellent standards of customer care, when dealing with all customer queries, requests or complaints and to use an empathic, pragmatic and efficient approach   
Desired skills & Qualifications

Experience in building maintenance or building surveying
HND / HNC level in Building Surveying or equivalent construction related qualification. (desirable)
Good understanding and knowledge of utilising IT software including Microsoft Office
A driver with access to own vehicle   
For more information on this role call Branwen on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV