Our client is a South London local authority seeking a Building Surveyor to work specifically on overseeing the management of void refurbishment works and associated tasks.
You will provide a comprehensive professional surveying and technical service to diagnose, specify, design and facilitate a broad range building repair works and adaptations in accordance with all statutory and local legislation as well as delivering all departmental key performance requirements.
Tasks include:
- Managing works from inception to completion, including the programming of works and supervision of contractors to deliver on budget, time and to the required quality.
- Advise on all statutory and legislative change, as well as sustainable technologies that affects, improves and promotes the service.
- Developing and monitoring practices and procedures, ensuring the required quality customer focused service. • Promoting positive and innovative working relationships with applicants, residents, building contractors, supply chain partners as well as other internal departments and external agencies for achieving best value.
- Evaluate effectiveness of contract types, contractors, products and consultants, advising and making recommendations on changes or developments to provide best value.
Applicants should possess the following:
A recognised building qualification or relevant industry experience. Knowledge and understanding of the Housing Disrepair protocol. Knowledge of contract management in a building maintenance and adaptations environment Substantial experience of dealing with the public, resolving queries/problems or giving advice.
Substantial experience of repairs & maintenance service delivery, sustainability and construction
A full job description is available upon request