JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Building Inspector / Building Control Officer / Surveyor with a strong background in building surveying or maintenance, along with the experience in preparing technical reports, specifications and schedules of work.
Working as a Building Inspector / Building Control Officer / Surveyor you will be required to support the delivery of a customer focused responsive repairs service in liaison with the Repairs Manager, across the companies housing stock, including the diagnosis of complex maintenance issues, including damp and mould, and attending site when required.
As a Building Inspector / Building Control Officer / Surveyor your responsibilities will include pre and post-inspections, investigating complaints, overseeing rectifications, and conducting Stock Condition Surveys (SCSs), Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) surveys and Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in communal areas.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
The organisation is a modern, dynamic and flexible social business, aiming to deliver high quality, value for money services. They are proud of their people and what they achieve, making a positive impact on lives every day.
The organisation needs high performing people at all levels who can champion their culture, live their values and facilitate high performance in others, encouraging applications from all candidates with the right experience and qualifications. Supporting individuals to request reasonable adjustments that will help them to perform to the best of their abilities and make them feel more comfortable. they strive to maintain a skilled knowledgeable and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged through working in a supportive working environment.
DUTIES
Your duties as a Building Inspector / Building Control Officer / Surveyor will include:
Carry out responsive repair maintenance inspections, including pre-inspection prior to ordering and prepare written defects sheets and general information. Prepare schedules, quantities, costs and resolve contractor performance issues
Carry out a minimum of 10% post-inspections, monitoring the quality and quantity of work claimed on completion
Assist in advising the Repairs Manager of any problems, difficulties or issues affecting the performance of a contract or contractor
Manage disrepair cases/projects assigned by the Repairs Manager
Investigate complaints and deal with requests for new works or rectification of faulty works
Record repairs and the generation of works orders
Inspect the housing stock, including leasehold flats to evaluate works required to specify materials, work content, trades and working practices involved
Carry out Stock Condition Surveys (SCSs) and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) surveys in addition to Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in communal areas
Assist in preparing and issuing Section 20 notices
Carry out technical inspections on current/future housing stock for occupational therapy aids and adaptation works
Administer approved property adaptations for customers with disabilities, including liaising with occupational therapists
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Relevant professional building qualification or relevant experience
Background in building surveying or maintenance
Previous use of Schedule of Rates to issue and control maintenance work
Experience of working with building and service contracts
Able to prepare technical reports, specifications and schedules of work
Knowledge of housing management
Current knowledge of health and safety legislation, including CDM regulations
Understanding of Stock Condition
Surveys (SCSs) and the Housing H&S Rating System (HHSRS) experience
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and technical specifications
Ability to complete and review risk assessments
Customer focussed, externally and internally
IT literate – Microsoft Office software
BENEFITS
Flexible working
Holiday buying and selling scheme
A day’s paid leave for your birthday or annual celebration
2 days paid leave to help with a house move once you have completed your probationary period
Life assurance
Health cash plan, which includes a range of treatments including dental treatment, physiotherapy, consultation and 24 hour free confidential helpline
Company contribution to mindfulness and fitness. For example discounted gym membership, fitness classes or mindfulness apps
Online discount with a number of retail shops, supermarkets, cinema, insurance and holidays
Funded training and sponsored qualifications
2 days paid volunteering leave per year
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JOB REF: AWDO-P13449
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