Job Description

Our client is currently looking for a building surveyor to start as soon as possible.

Departmental Purpose:

Help me keep my home in good repair and do sensible things to maintain it.

To understand the needs of our customers and to identify what is required to ensure that customers receive the help/service they need in order to resolve their issue or problem.

Carry out appropriate tasks and to work with in-conjunction with colleagues, 3rd parties, partners and suppliers to deliver the services that our customers want and need.

Adapt to the changing needs of our services and customers.

Purpose of the Role

To undertake extensive building contract administration, the preparation of legal contract tender documentation, specification, supervision and monitoring of capital contracts for Council owned Housing.

To carry out inspections of void and tenanted properties to agree work specifications.

To be responsible for the delivery of a customer focussed reactive maintenance service. Proactively engaging with residents to provide support, advice and interventions to ensure that properties are effectively maintained, all repairs are undertaken promptly and to high standards, contractors are monitored and supervised ensuring performance targets are achieved and high levels of customer satisfaction is attained

Main Duties

· To undertake feasibility studies and stock condition surveys, and to prepare specifications and schedule of works for possible remedial works.

· To provide regular updates of expenditure on capital budgets and performance of the services and to maintain financial and statistical records for all capital works including any special projects.

· Monitor and supervise contractors to ensure an effective and efficient delivery of work/contract

· To prepare and present regular progress and performance of contracts following monthly contract meetings

· To be responsible for dealing with any customer complaints and undertaking the necessary action

· To assist in the identification of properties and schemes requiring future planned maintenance programmes including carrying out stock condition surveys.

· To carry out pre and post inspections of void properties and prepare detailed schedule of works for contractors, obtain necessary quotations in accordance with the Councils Corporate Procurement Rules

· Carry out surveys of specialist projects/works and compile information to assist with the preparation of specifications and other contract documents, including measured surveys.

· To ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and respond quickly to actions arising from the Councils legal obligations, .e.g. Section 82s and Section 11 requirements

· To work in compliance with appropriate legislation including Financial Regulations, Corporate Procurement Rules, Data Protection Act and the Standing Orders of Redditch Borough Council.

· To carry out all duties with a working knowledge of Health and Safety whilst adhering to the safe systems of work specified in the Redditch Borough Council Health & Safety policy.

· To maintain an awareness and knowledge of changes in legislation that may affect schemes of work i.e. Health and Safety, Building regulations, Asbestos Awareness, Case Laws etc.

· To exercise proper integrity and respect of confidential matters and personal information obtained during the execution of the duties of this post.

· To promote an effective relationship between the Redditch Borough Council, its tenants and the local community to pursue a high standard of quality of service.

· To adopt high standards of personal and professional conduct in communication with the public, members and other officers.

· To undertake such other duties commensurate with the experience of the post holder and the grading of the post.

· To provide excellent repairs and maintenance services to customers in accordance with Redditch Borough Councils policies, procedures and service standards, including:

· Delivery of all reactive, void property, service charge, and estate management maintenance activities

· To assist the with the preparation of appropriate Tender & Contract Documentation

· To ensure that all repairs and contracts are commenced, completed and inspected in accordance with agreed programmes and within budget

· To ensure that the quality of work by contractors appointed for reactive, void and service charge maintenance and service contracts is of the highest standard and complies with Redditch Borough Councils requirements

· To liaise with Tenants, key stakeholders, tenancy officers and other departments directly affected by the works to ensure that they are fully aware of the initial proposals and any variations instructed during the course of the works

· To carry out void inspections and co-ordinate and supervise all necessary remedial works to return properties to a condition suitable for re-letting

· To manage and report on performance against departmental targets for all repairs and contractors

· To report on the performance of all Contractors and Consultants against set criteria and to agree with the Team Leader any direct action to be taken in the event of unsatisfactory performance

· Contribute to the development and regular review of departmental services and policies, ensuring that these are consistent, compliant with statute and regulation and reflect best practice.

· To co-operate with the company on health & safety matters by following agreed safe working procedures, using safeguards appropriately, attending health & safety training and reporting all hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions that you become aware of.

· To operate within all Council policies on the employment of staff, including recruitment, conditions of employment, pay and benefits, discipline and grievance, performance management, service reviews and equalities.

Other:

To be fully effective, the role requires interaction of the post holder with colleagues, partners and contractors at a variety of levels, for example:

Internally:
· Councillors
· Senior Officers
· Fellow managers within Housing.

Externally:
· Contractors and consultants
· Tenants, leaseholders and other customers.
· Professionals from other authorities and organisations who work in partnership with the council.

Professionally:
· Participating in national compliance and property groups.
· Participating in the relevant professional body.

The post holder will be responsible for keeping up to date on current trends in building and contract management best practice and legislation and providing necessary information and advice to staff, contractors and stakeholders on ensuring compliance is effectively managed to current standards and taking action dependant on the nature of any failure to meet a specific standard.

Please contact Joshua Jacob for my informatio or email your CV