We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of a Senior Surveyor on a 3month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: 40.78 54.00 per Hour
Responsibilities:
- To provide expert building and technical advice for the repair and refurbishment to council void properties to achieve the authorities Lettable Standard.
- To be responsible for site surveys the design and preparation of drawings specification and schedule of works relevant to the implementation of adaptations across all housing tenures.
- Providing technical expertise and advice on the procurement of works and contractual assistance in the administration of empty home property grants.
- The post holders will be responsible for undertaking condition and structural surveys providing technical advice and recommendations to clients feasibility studies preliminary cost estimates and a project issues risk and opportunities (PIRO) management plan.
- Day to day management of contractors taking the appropriate contractual remedial action for poor performance.
Qualifications and Knowledge:
- A relevant building qualification (HNC as a minimum).
- Knowledge of contract management in a building maintenance
and adaptations environment. - Knowledge and understanding of the Housing Disrepair
protocol. - Knowledge of housing finance & budgetary control.
- Understanding of issues around the delivery of maintenance
and adaptation contracts in an urban environment.
Experience Required:
- Substantial experience of dealing with the public resolving
queries/problems or giving advice. - Substantial experience of repairs & maintenance service delivery sustainability and construction.
- Experience of administering both standard and bespoke building related contracts.
- Experience of managing and monitoring budgets
Essential Criteria:
- Physical mobility to climb ladders and scaffolds access cellars walk over uneven ground work at heights access restricted spaces (e.g. crawl spaces).
- Wear personal protective equipment and use other safety related equipment as required.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence.
- Work outside normal working hours when required.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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