Disrepair Surveyor

We are looking for a Disrepair Surveyor in the Bristol Area.

The role of the Disrepair Surveyor involves managing complaints received as a legal claim (Housing Condition Claim) in partnership with legal services. A comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of social housing legislation, good practice and housing construction with an awareness of disrepair (housing condition claims) is required.

Responsibilities include conducting thorough inspections, coordinating and overseeing necessary repairs including monitoring the work of the trade teams and contractors, from start to completion, ensuring delivery of high quality work, ensuring clear communication with tenants, providing them with a detailed report to each case, achieving high customer satisfaction within budgetary targets and providing a cost effective, value for money service.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, specify & carry out repairs, condition/improvements surveys/inspections of dwellings, buildings & land, as directed. Assess & diagnose defects, specify appropriate remedial work & schedule work in consultation with the client/customer/stakeholders.

• Project manage all aspects of disrepair cases, including developing and maintaining a comprehensive programme of works and project reports, initiating and updating project documentation, administering contracts and monitoring on-site progress and quality. Fulfil the roles of Project Manager, Supervisor, Contract Administrator ensuring effective management of claims and work from start to finish. Surveys & technical reports, specifications & schedules of rates.

• Ensure that all Disrepair cases are owned and actioned, taking responsibility from end-to-end of the process. Ensure that where work is delegated or carried out by other parties, such as contractors or other departments that over-view is maintained and deadlines met.

2days in office & 3 on site for induction. Will go to 2days from home after induction is complete.

Please apply with your most recent CV.