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Repairs Surveyor
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Swindon
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Repairs Surveyor
Location: Civic Offices, Euclid Street, SN1 2JH
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 9+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 34.91 per hour
Job Ref: OR10024
Responsibilities
Assist in managing day-to-day repairs in both domestic and commercial buildings, ensuring high quality, excellent value for money, and high customer satisfaction.
Manage the safety inspection program for both domestic and commercial properties, ensuring compliance with regulations and service standards.
Conduct property surveys to diagnose gas service faults and identify the most effective solutions.
Support neighborhood housing officers in addressing complex technical matters.
Raise and manage day-to-day and follow-up works orders accurately and timely.
Assist in providing evidence for court applications in no-access cases for repairs and inspections.
Collaborate with contractors to ensure clear communication and possession of necessary health and safety information.
Provide risk assessments on health and safety hazards before work commences.
Ensure all repairs comply with health and safety regulations, including Construction, Design and Management and Control of Asbestos at Work regulations.
Monitor gas service repair works, ensuring health and safety precautions are taken and issues resolved appropriately.
Maintain policies and procedures regarding regulations, contracts, compliance checks, and safety inspections.
Liaise with the capital repairs and maintenance team for planned works referrals.
Assist in resolving complaints or legal claims of disrepair.
Identify costs to be recharged to tenants or leaseholders, providing necessary evidence.
Survey and specify works related to insurance damage and comply with procedures.
Conduct surveys for disrepair claims, produce condition reports, and manage delivery of related works, acting as an expert witness in court.
Assist in managing expenditure within approved budgets and preparing estimates for repairs.
Respond to queries or correspondence regarding service delivery complaints and inquiries.
Provide evidence to relevant authorities and attend court as a witness on behalf of the Council.
Ensure computer records are updated for business planning and service efficiency.
Provide cover for other inspectors, surveyors, or managers as required.
Participate in continuous professional development and promote equality and diversity best practices.
Person Specification
Substantial knowledge and experience in building surveying and inspection, including contract administration.
Knowledge of construction methods and building fault diagnosis with appropriate remedial measures.
Understanding of the legal framework relating to disrepair.
Ability to work effectively with non-technical staff, tenants, leaseholders, and building users, delivering a customer-focused service.
Experience using computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of construction health and safety legislation, including Construction Design and Management regulations.
Understanding of planning and building regulations, as well as other relevant legislation and good practice.
Higher National Certificate or equivalent qualification.
Current driving license.
Ability to diagnose repairs, recommend solutions, and approve expenditure on day-to-day repairs.
Creativity in identifying and introducing service improvements and flexibility in service delivery.
Strong communication skills for maintaining relationships with tenants, leaseholders, and other stakeholders.
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