Job Title: Building Works Surveyor (Disrepair Surveyor)
Rate: 41.65 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: East London
About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Building Works Surveyor (Disrepair Surveyor) to deliver essential surveying services, addressing disrepair maintenance issues across a diverse property portfolio. The role will involve supporting the Repairs Partnering team to ensure contractors, consultants, and partner agencies deliver high-quality work in compliance with standards, specifications, schedules, and costs.
Key responsibilities include conducting frequent site visits, keeping detailed digital records, and generating comprehensive reports. You'll play a key role in maintaining up-to-date records in the asset management database, ensuring accurate documentation and tracking of disrepair cases.
This role is deeply committed to maintaining a resident-focused approach while managing disrepair issues. You will work closely with the Building Safety Operations and Building Safety Compliance teams to ensure the safety and regulatory compliance of the housing portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:

Disrepair Management: Assess and address disrepair maintenance issues across the portfolio.
Collaboration: Provide support to the Repairs Partnering team, ensuring compliance with quality standards, specifications, schedules, and costs.
Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain detailed digital records and generate reports based on frequent site visits. Ensure the asset management database is kept up to date.
Resident Focus: Provide a resident-focused approach to managing disrepair cases and related complaints.
Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with Building Safety Operations and Building Safety Compliance teams to ensure housing is safe and compliant with regulatory standards.
Advisory Role: Provide expert advice, guidance, and support to colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
Complaint Management: Respond to and investigate enquiries and escalated complaints effectively.

Skills & Experience Required:

Proven experience as a Building Surveyor or Disrepair Surveyor, ideally within a local authority or housing association setting.
A strong understanding of disrepair regulations and compliance standards.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, authoritative advice and guidance.
Experience in maintaining asset management databases and producing detailed reports.
A collaborative approach, working effectively with internal teams and external partners.
Knowledge of building safety and regulatory compliance is essential.