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Are you a detail-oriented building surveyor with experience in managing legal disrepair cases? Do you have the technical expertise to ensure properties meet high standards and compliance? Local Authority is seeking a skilled Building Surveyor (Legal Disrepair) to join our team, working to resolve complex cases and improve housing conditions for our residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough inspections of council-owned properties to assess conditions and identify potential legal disrepair issues.
- Prepare detailed reports and specifications for remedial works, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and building standards.
- Act as a technical expert in legal disrepair cases, providing evidence and advice to support council responses and defend claims.
- Collaborate with legal teams, contractors, and housing officers to resolve disrepair cases efficiently and effectively.
- Manage repair projects from inception to completion, ensuring works are completed to a high standard, on time, and within budget.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, reports, and actions taken to ensure compliance with legal and council requirements.
- Qualified Professional: Degree in building surveying or a related field and membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS or CIOB).
- Expert Knowledge: Strong understanding of building construction, legal disrepair legislation, and housing standards.
- Problem-Solver: Ability to identify issues, provide effective solutions, and deliver results in challenging situations.
- Effective Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging with legal teams, contractors, and residents.
- Experienced Project Manager: Proven ability to manage repair works and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Experience in legal disrepair cases within a local authority or social housing context is highly desirable.
