Building Surveyor

MMP Consultancy is currently seeking Building Surveyor for an East London public sector housing organisation. 45,628 per annum.

About the role

• To be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the client's properties, carrying out inspections, diagnosis of defects and produce specifications for works and managing works to ensure they are completed to a high standard.

• Liaise with contractors and consultants to deliver repairs and planned works - overseeing and monitoring quality and cost.

• Act as lead on other areas of property management such as Aids and Adaptations, resident improvement requests, Party Wall matters, 3rd party requests to carry out work on our buildings/land etc.

• Provide technical advice to colleagues and deal with resident enquiries and complaints.

• Work with contractors, DLO and customers to improve the service delivery, using performance information, customer feedback to aid continuous improvement.

• Act as technical lead on void properties ensuring that voids are delivered to time and meet lettable standards.

• Ensure that all information, dates, notes, specs and pictures are all updated on the housing systems so that monthly reports can be run against it.

• Advise on the health and safety aspects of remedial works and buildings

• Consider and approve variations, quotes and proposals from contractors in line with delegated authorities

• Keep residents updated and informed on the progress of their repairs or works

• Work with other colleagues in the Property Team, customer service team and housing team, customer resolutions and estates to ensure efficient ways of working are practiced and cross departmental cooperation results in improved service delivery.

Essential:

• Extensive experience in delivering repairs/voids service for social housing.
• Detailed Knowledge and understanding of pre and post-inspection processes, building pathology and repairs techniques.

Preferred

• Qualifications in Surveying, Construction or Building
• Detailed Knowledge and understanding of pre and post-inspection processes, building pathology and repairs techniques.

If you aren't interested but know of somebody who might be, please feel free to forward the details of this role.