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Disrepair Team Leader (Surveying Team)

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 475 - 500 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Newham, London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Client

 Local Authority in Newham

Job Title

Disrepair Team Leader (Surveying Team)

Pay Rate

 £475-£500 UMBRELLA DAILY

Hours

 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri)

Duration

 Initial 3 Month Contract

Location

Hybrid working-Site visists within borough/Office based(Barking Town Hall) 3 days a week. Must have own Vehicle

Description

Overall Purpose of Job 

To deliver a proactive, resident-focused surveying service in relation to damp, mould, and condensation, ensuring compliance with Awaab's Law (2023), the Building Safety Act 2022, and associated housing health and safety legislation. Responsible for investigating, diagnosing, specifying, and monitoring remedial works, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding residents, ensuring timely repairs, and maintaining statutory and regulatory compliance across the housing stock.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:

Carry out timely inspections of reported damp, mould, and condensation cases, ensuring statutory timeframes under Awaab's Law are met.
Identify root causes (e.g., structural defects, ventilation, thermal bridging, lifestyle factors) and provide clear technical recommendations.
Record, categorise, and prioritise cases according to risk and vulnerability.
Ensure all actions align with the requirements of Awaab's Law, Building Safety Act and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
Support evidence gathering for disrepair claims, complaints, and legal challenges.
Maintain accurate records to demonstrate compliance with regulators, ombudsman, and internal audit.
Prepare technical specifications, schedules of work, and cost estimates for remedial action.
Liaise with contractors, in-house operatives, and consultants to ensure high-quality, timely completion.
Monitor works on-site, carry out post-inspections, and sign-off completed jobs.
Provide clear, empathetic communication to residents about findings, planned works, and responsibilities.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

 Essential 

Professional qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, or equivalent experience or suitable experience.
Strong technical knowledge of building pathology, particularly damp, mould, and condensation.
Understanding of Awaab's Law, Building Safety Act, HHSRS, and landlord statutory obligations.
Experience of diagnosing building defects and specifying remedial works.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with residents.
Strong organisational skills to meet statutory deadlines and manage competing priorities.Desirable

Membership of RICS, CIOB, CABE, or equivalent professional body.
Experience in social housing, local authority, or regulated residential environments.
Knowledge of planned maintenance, capital works, and asset management strategies.ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE OWN VEHICLE

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