Building Surveyor

Our client is a South London local authority seeking a Building Surveyor to work specifically on overseeing the management of void refurbishment works and associated tasks.

You will provide a comprehensive professional surveying and technical service to diagnose, specify, design and facilitate a broad range building repair works and adaptations in accordance with all statutory and local legislation as well as delivering all departmental key performance requirements.

Tasks include:

1. Managing works from inception to completion, including the programming of works and supervision of contractors to deliver on budget, time and to the required quality.
2. Advise on all statutory and legislative change, as well as sustainable technologies that affects, improves and promotes the service.
3. Developing and monitoring practices and procedures, ensuring the required quality customer focused service.
4. Promoting positive and innovative working relationships with applicants, residents, building contractors, supply chain partners as well as other internal departments and external agencies for achieving best value.
5. Evaluate effectiveness of contract types, contractors, products and consultants, advising and making recommendations on changes or developments to provide best value.

Applicants should possess the following:

1. A recognised building qualification or relevant industry experience.
2. Knowledge and understanding of the Housing Disrepair protocol.
3. Knowledge of contract management in a building maintenance and adaptations environment.
4. Substantial experience of dealing with the public, resolving queries/problems or giving advice.
5. Substantial experience of repairs & maintenance service delivery, sustainability and construction.

A full job description is available upon request.