Are you an accomplished Building Surveyor experienced in social housing, residing near to Reading, Slough, or Bracknell? Perhaps you possess a Building Surveying degree that remains underutilised, or you find yourself wanting recognition in your current position. If so, Moxie People invites you to connect. Salary and Benefits: Competitive Salary: 48,000K Generous 28 days holiday allowance (exclusive of Bank Holidays) Flexible agile working schedule Pension contributions above the norm - double digits Life Assurance coverage exceeding 4 times the annual salary plus loads more Key Responsibilities: Assess repair requests and defects for inclusion in the reactive maintenance program, providing expert technical advice and suggesting appropriate solutions. Investigate and evaluate technical defects and instances of disrepair through property inspections, crafting comprehensive Housing Conditions reports. Offer comprehensive technical support to the legal department for disrepair or legal claims. Collaborate effectively with operations managers, supervisors, contractors, and consultants, delivering valuable technical maintenance advice to inform business decisions. Secure quotations for repairs and specialised works, adhering to financial regulations and ensuring cost-effectiveness. Desired Skills and Qualifications: Interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration, negotiation, and cultivating strong relationships. Self-motivated and enthusiastic, capable of thriving under pressure and adept at managing competing priorities. Possess a keen commercial acumen, with a focus on achieving value for money outcomes. Prior experience in residential or social housing building surveying, supported by a relevant degree or equivalent construction-related qualification. Proficient in Microsoft Office software and familiar with maintenance management software. Possess a valid full driving license. If you are passionate about assisting people and delivering high-quality housing solutions with exceptional customer service, and if you aspire to feel valued within a dynamic Housing Association team offering remarkable benefits, we encourage you to reach out. Please submit your updated CV
May 18, 2024
Full time
Are you an accomplished Building Surveyor experienced in social housing, residing near to Reading, Slough, or Bracknell? Perhaps you possess a Building Surveying degree that remains underutilised, or you find yourself wanting recognition in your current position. If so, Moxie People invites you to connect. Salary and Benefits: Competitive Salary: 48,000K Generous 28 days holiday allowance (exclusive of Bank Holidays) Flexible agile working schedule Pension contributions above the norm - double digits Life Assurance coverage exceeding 4 times the annual salary plus loads more Key Responsibilities: Assess repair requests and defects for inclusion in the reactive maintenance program, providing expert technical advice and suggesting appropriate solutions. Investigate and evaluate technical defects and instances of disrepair through property inspections, crafting comprehensive Housing Conditions reports. Offer comprehensive technical support to the legal department for disrepair or legal claims. Collaborate effectively with operations managers, supervisors, contractors, and consultants, delivering valuable technical maintenance advice to inform business decisions. Secure quotations for repairs and specialised works, adhering to financial regulations and ensuring cost-effectiveness. Desired Skills and Qualifications: Interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration, negotiation, and cultivating strong relationships. Self-motivated and enthusiastic, capable of thriving under pressure and adept at managing competing priorities. Possess a keen commercial acumen, with a focus on achieving value for money outcomes. Prior experience in residential or social housing building surveying, supported by a relevant degree or equivalent construction-related qualification. Proficient in Microsoft Office software and familiar with maintenance management software. Possess a valid full driving license. If you are passionate about assisting people and delivering high-quality housing solutions with exceptional customer service, and if you aspire to feel valued within a dynamic Housing Association team offering remarkable benefits, we encourage you to reach out. Please submit your updated CV
Building Surveyor Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Building Surveyor to join our team. This role involves providing a comprehensive professional surveying and technical service to diagnose, specify, design, and facilitate a wide range of building repair works and adaptations. You will ensure all work is completed in accordance with statutory and local legislation and meets all departmental key performance requirements. Key Responsibilities: Manage projects from inception to completion, including programming and supervising contractors to ensure delivery on budget, on time, and to the required quality. Advise on statutory and legislative changes and sustainable technologies to enhance and promote the service. Develop and monitor practices and procedures to ensure a high-quality, customer-focused service. Foster positive and innovative relationships with applicants, residents, contractors, supply chain partners, and other internal and external stakeholders to achieve best value. Evaluate the effectiveness of various contract types, contractors, products, and consultants, making recommendations for improvements. Participate in the arrangement, invitation, and evaluation of tenders to ensure financial and auditory compliance. Special Conditions of Employment: Physical mobility to climb ladders and scaffolds, access cellars, walk over uneven ground, work at heights, and access restricted spaces. Wear personal protective equipment and use other safety-related equipment as required. Must hold a full UK driving licence. Willingness to work outside normal working hours when required. Person Specification: Knowledge: Recognised building qualification or relevant industry experience. Understanding of Housing Disrepair protocol. (Desirable) Knowledge of contract management in building maintenance and adaptations. Experience: Extensive experience dealing with the public, resolving queries/problems, and providing advice. Significant experience in repairs & maintenance service delivery, sustainability, and construction. Skills: Excellent communication skills, able to maintain professionalism under pressure. Additional Criteria: Knowledge: Understanding of issues around delivering maintenance and adaptation contracts in an urban environment. Understanding of landlord/tenant matters, leaseholder consultation requirements, and contract dispute resolution. Knowledge of housing finance and budgetary control. (Desirable) Experience: Experience in administering both standard and bespoke building-related contracts. Experience in managing and monitoring budgets. (Desirable) Skills: Ability to mentor and motivate trainee/apprentice surveyors. Effective planning and organization skills for managing a diverse and challenging workload. Ability to explain complex information clearly to the public, staff, and contractors. Numeracy and literacy levels appropriate for the role. Ability to write concise reports on complex issues. Proficiency in IT, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and performance monitoring tools. Ability to collect, understand, and interpret financial and statistical information to develop strategies. Special Conditions of Recruitment: Must be able to drive and have a car available for use at work. Required to attend meetings and emergencies out of hours on occasion. Willingness and ability to climb ladders and scaffolds and use appropriate equipment as part of normal duties.
May 17, 2024
Contractor
Building Surveyor Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Building Surveyor to join our team. This role involves providing a comprehensive professional surveying and technical service to diagnose, specify, design, and facilitate a wide range of building repair works and adaptations. You will ensure all work is completed in accordance with statutory and local legislation and meets all departmental key performance requirements. Key Responsibilities: Manage projects from inception to completion, including programming and supervising contractors to ensure delivery on budget, on time, and to the required quality. Advise on statutory and legislative changes and sustainable technologies to enhance and promote the service. Develop and monitor practices and procedures to ensure a high-quality, customer-focused service. Foster positive and innovative relationships with applicants, residents, contractors, supply chain partners, and other internal and external stakeholders to achieve best value. Evaluate the effectiveness of various contract types, contractors, products, and consultants, making recommendations for improvements. Participate in the arrangement, invitation, and evaluation of tenders to ensure financial and auditory compliance. Special Conditions of Employment: Physical mobility to climb ladders and scaffolds, access cellars, walk over uneven ground, work at heights, and access restricted spaces. Wear personal protective equipment and use other safety-related equipment as required. Must hold a full UK driving licence. Willingness to work outside normal working hours when required. Person Specification: Knowledge: Recognised building qualification or relevant industry experience. Understanding of Housing Disrepair protocol. (Desirable) Knowledge of contract management in building maintenance and adaptations. Experience: Extensive experience dealing with the public, resolving queries/problems, and providing advice. Significant experience in repairs & maintenance service delivery, sustainability, and construction. Skills: Excellent communication skills, able to maintain professionalism under pressure. Additional Criteria: Knowledge: Understanding of issues around delivering maintenance and adaptation contracts in an urban environment. Understanding of landlord/tenant matters, leaseholder consultation requirements, and contract dispute resolution. Knowledge of housing finance and budgetary control. (Desirable) Experience: Experience in administering both standard and bespoke building-related contracts. Experience in managing and monitoring budgets. (Desirable) Skills: Ability to mentor and motivate trainee/apprentice surveyors. Effective planning and organization skills for managing a diverse and challenging workload. Ability to explain complex information clearly to the public, staff, and contractors. Numeracy and literacy levels appropriate for the role. Ability to write concise reports on complex issues. Proficiency in IT, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and performance monitoring tools. Ability to collect, understand, and interpret financial and statistical information to develop strategies. Special Conditions of Recruitment: Must be able to drive and have a car available for use at work. Required to attend meetings and emergencies out of hours on occasion. Willingness and ability to climb ladders and scaffolds and use appropriate equipment as part of normal duties.
Building Surveyor - Major Works Focus on Major Works Large Housing Association (Apply online only) per day Inside IR35 Central London patch The role: Your main function will be to support your nominated team and area to deliver all aspects of major and reactive works to customer in their homes. You will deliver surveys, technical specifications and recommendations using your experience to deliver best value and excellent homes Project manage complex works within all aspects of major and reactive works to support your colleagues and develop a good understanding of the profile of properties within your patch, inc commercial and development stock. Provide high quality technical surveying assessments and/or advice and/or reports on major repairs/FRA/EPC;s and other contracted works. Assist in assessing work needed for repairs covered by insurance and/or following serious flood, fire or other serious incidents referred to you by the client, including project management of any works required Project manage complex and difficult cases to minimise cases of disrepair, working closely with the Local Officer to ensure residents are updated Key Skills and experience: Understanding and experience using contract documents eg JCT/NEC Knowledge and ability to write detailed technical reports Relevant experience providing services to residential property owners and managers. Experience of management of major works, along with experience in preparing tender docs, scope of works and cost appraisal and dealing with interim/final accounts. Experience of delivering repair improvement plans across varied delivery models Desirable but not essential - MRICS or MCIOB Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 16, 2024
Contractor
Building Surveyor - Major Works Focus on Major Works Large Housing Association (Apply online only) per day Inside IR35 Central London patch The role: Your main function will be to support your nominated team and area to deliver all aspects of major and reactive works to customer in their homes. You will deliver surveys, technical specifications and recommendations using your experience to deliver best value and excellent homes Project manage complex works within all aspects of major and reactive works to support your colleagues and develop a good understanding of the profile of properties within your patch, inc commercial and development stock. Provide high quality technical surveying assessments and/or advice and/or reports on major repairs/FRA/EPC;s and other contracted works. Assist in assessing work needed for repairs covered by insurance and/or following serious flood, fire or other serious incidents referred to you by the client, including project management of any works required Project manage complex and difficult cases to minimise cases of disrepair, working closely with the Local Officer to ensure residents are updated Key Skills and experience: Understanding and experience using contract documents eg JCT/NEC Knowledge and ability to write detailed technical reports Relevant experience providing services to residential property owners and managers. Experience of management of major works, along with experience in preparing tender docs, scope of works and cost appraisal and dealing with interim/final accounts. Experience of delivering repair improvement plans across varied delivery models Desirable but not essential - MRICS or MCIOB Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
My client located in Liverpool City centre are currently seeking a Solicitor with experience of Housing Disrepair to join their team therefore HDR experience is essential for this role. You need to be able to undertake initial screening of enquiries. You will be responsible for instructing experts and be able to interpret and value evidence provided by surveyors click apply for full job details
May 15, 2024
Full time
My client located in Liverpool City centre are currently seeking a Solicitor with experience of Housing Disrepair to join their team therefore HDR experience is essential for this role. You need to be able to undertake initial screening of enquiries. You will be responsible for instructing experts and be able to interpret and value evidence provided by surveyors click apply for full job details
Client Local Authority in Croydon Job Title Damp & Mould Support Officer Pay Rate 160 to 200 per day Umbrella depending on skills and experience Hours 36 hours Mon to Fri (09:00:AM - 05:00:PM) Duration 6 Month Contract Location Hybrid Working - 3 days at the (Croydon)office and 2 days at home Description Job Description Reports to Damp and Mould Manager within busy and high-profile Disrepair Team Managing the Damp and Mould Mailbox Maintaining the D&M Database Processing D&M Claims Supporting the management of Claims to ensure a successful outcome Issuing and managing orders in housing management system Processing supplier invoices Monitoring supplier programmes of work and progress of work packages Analysing Damp and Mould data and generating reports to provide actionable insights Action point taking for team, supplier and other meetings Liaising and collaborating with D&M Manager, D&M Surveyors and D&M Support Officers as well as internal colleagues, such as the Tenancy and Legal teams, as well as external suppliers to deliver an effective and efficient Disrepair service Other reasonable duties and tasks as required Role Requirements Damp and Mould experience preferred, but not required - training will be provided Experience of working in Social Housing sector would be advantageous Excellent communication and customer service skills Excellent administration skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and targets Proficient in Outlook, Teams and SharePoint and, in particular, Excel Experience of using housing management systems Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
May 13, 2024
Seasonal
Client Local Authority in Croydon Job Title Damp & Mould Support Officer Pay Rate 160 to 200 per day Umbrella depending on skills and experience Hours 36 hours Mon to Fri (09:00:AM - 05:00:PM) Duration 6 Month Contract Location Hybrid Working - 3 days at the (Croydon)office and 2 days at home Description Job Description Reports to Damp and Mould Manager within busy and high-profile Disrepair Team Managing the Damp and Mould Mailbox Maintaining the D&M Database Processing D&M Claims Supporting the management of Claims to ensure a successful outcome Issuing and managing orders in housing management system Processing supplier invoices Monitoring supplier programmes of work and progress of work packages Analysing Damp and Mould data and generating reports to provide actionable insights Action point taking for team, supplier and other meetings Liaising and collaborating with D&M Manager, D&M Surveyors and D&M Support Officers as well as internal colleagues, such as the Tenancy and Legal teams, as well as external suppliers to deliver an effective and efficient Disrepair service Other reasonable duties and tasks as required Role Requirements Damp and Mould experience preferred, but not required - training will be provided Experience of working in Social Housing sector would be advantageous Excellent communication and customer service skills Excellent administration skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and targets Proficient in Outlook, Teams and SharePoint and, in particular, Excel Experience of using housing management systems Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Position: Interim Disrepair Surveyor Location: South West London Rate: 40 - 50 per hour Why You'll Love this role: Competitive Compensation: Earn 40 - 50 per hour, recognizing your valuable skills and experience. Diverse Portfolio: Engage with a wide range of properties, from historic landmarks to modern developments, enhancing your professional growth. Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of an interim position, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team where your contributions are acknowledged and celebrated. Key Responsibilities: Conduct detailed disrepair surveys, identifying and assessing property maintenance issues. Prepare accurate reports outlining findings and recommended actions. Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and resolution of issues. Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices to maintain a high standard of service. Requirements: Proven experience as a Disrepair Surveyor, showcasing your expertise in property maintenance. Strong knowledge of building regulations and health and safety standards. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and efficiently manage time and priorities. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.
May 13, 2024
Contractor
Position: Interim Disrepair Surveyor Location: South West London Rate: 40 - 50 per hour Why You'll Love this role: Competitive Compensation: Earn 40 - 50 per hour, recognizing your valuable skills and experience. Diverse Portfolio: Engage with a wide range of properties, from historic landmarks to modern developments, enhancing your professional growth. Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of an interim position, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team where your contributions are acknowledged and celebrated. Key Responsibilities: Conduct detailed disrepair surveys, identifying and assessing property maintenance issues. Prepare accurate reports outlining findings and recommended actions. Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and resolution of issues. Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices to maintain a high standard of service. Requirements: Proven experience as a Disrepair Surveyor, showcasing your expertise in property maintenance. Strong knowledge of building regulations and health and safety standards. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and efficiently manage time and priorities. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.
Damp and Mould Surveyor Are you passionate about ensuring safe and healthy living environments? Do you have a keen eye for detail and expertise in identifying the root causes of damp and mould issues? Join our social housing client as a Damp and Mould Surveyor. They are currently recruiting for both a 12-month fixed-term contract and a permanent position, offering a competitive salary of up to 44,000 per annum, depe Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough surveys to identify the root cause of damp and mould issues within their housing properties Handle disrepair claims efficiently, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. Perform structural surveys to assess the integrity and safety of our housing stock. Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement effective strategies for addressing damp and mould issues. Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues and external stakeholders on best practices for preventing and remedying damp and mould problems. Requirements: Proven experience in surveying damp and mould issues, with a strong understanding of building construction principles. Familiarity with social housing environments and experience in handling disrepair claims is highly desirable Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret survey data accurately Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with residents, contractors, and colleagues. Proficiency in relevant software applications for data analysis and reporting. Benefits: Competitive salary up to 44,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive team environment. Flexible working arrangements, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid work options. To discuss this opportunity, please contact Ellie Benson on (phone number removed)
May 11, 2024
Full time
Damp and Mould Surveyor Are you passionate about ensuring safe and healthy living environments? Do you have a keen eye for detail and expertise in identifying the root causes of damp and mould issues? Join our social housing client as a Damp and Mould Surveyor. They are currently recruiting for both a 12-month fixed-term contract and a permanent position, offering a competitive salary of up to 44,000 per annum, depe Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough surveys to identify the root cause of damp and mould issues within their housing properties Handle disrepair claims efficiently, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. Perform structural surveys to assess the integrity and safety of our housing stock. Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement effective strategies for addressing damp and mould issues. Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues and external stakeholders on best practices for preventing and remedying damp and mould problems. Requirements: Proven experience in surveying damp and mould issues, with a strong understanding of building construction principles. Familiarity with social housing environments and experience in handling disrepair claims is highly desirable Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret survey data accurately Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with residents, contractors, and colleagues. Proficiency in relevant software applications for data analysis and reporting. Benefits: Competitive salary up to 44,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive team environment. Flexible working arrangements, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid work options. To discuss this opportunity, please contact Ellie Benson on (phone number removed)
Are you a Repairs Surveyor looking for an exciting new full-time role within a well-supported and flexible Local Authority? We have a great opportunity to join our Client's Property Asset Management team in Berkshire with hybrid working. Package £41,000 for full time 37 hours working week. Package includes: Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Paid health cash plan Free parking High street and leisure centre discounts, Flexitime around core hours Role Responsibility for the organization and overseeing the reactive maintenance and repairs of Council owned properties, in an efficient and effective manner. To affect the implementation of the Council's policies concerning the maintenance of the Council's Housing property portfolio. To advise, diagnose and specify maintenance work required to mitigate disrepair challenges. To diagnose and specify maintenance work required to eliminate damp and mould within the Councils housing stock. To assist, when required, in carrying out condition surveys as part of the Council's wider stock condition/asset management plan. Candidates will need to have: - MUST - UK resident MUST - 5 years' experience working in social housing maintenance sector (either local authority or housing association) Qualified to HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant Building Discipline To apply please send your CV to (url removed).
May 11, 2024
Full time
Are you a Repairs Surveyor looking for an exciting new full-time role within a well-supported and flexible Local Authority? We have a great opportunity to join our Client's Property Asset Management team in Berkshire with hybrid working. Package £41,000 for full time 37 hours working week. Package includes: Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Paid health cash plan Free parking High street and leisure centre discounts, Flexitime around core hours Role Responsibility for the organization and overseeing the reactive maintenance and repairs of Council owned properties, in an efficient and effective manner. To affect the implementation of the Council's policies concerning the maintenance of the Council's Housing property portfolio. To advise, diagnose and specify maintenance work required to mitigate disrepair challenges. To diagnose and specify maintenance work required to eliminate damp and mould within the Councils housing stock. To assist, when required, in carrying out condition surveys as part of the Council's wider stock condition/asset management plan. Candidates will need to have: - MUST - UK resident MUST - 5 years' experience working in social housing maintenance sector (either local authority or housing association) Qualified to HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant Building Discipline To apply please send your CV to (url removed).
Business Support Officer Hackney Job Role This job role is to provide comprehensive, customer focused, administrative, data management, project and financial support to the surveying team. You will be expected to manage competing priorities, plan and manage your own workload, and use a wide range of ITC systems effectively. I am looking for someone with good communication skills and a strong commitment to team working and customer care are key requirements. The right candidate will have experience working within a repairs team and will be comfortable working in a high pressured environment. Key Accountabilities To provide comprehensive financial, administrative and project support to teams across the repairs client service as directed by the relevant line manager, helping to support day-to-day service delivery and ensure good standards of customer care. To undertake all administrative work associated with the ordering and tracking of repairs works /disrepair specifications through to completion, including liaison with residents, contractors, surveyors, the DLO and other stakeholders and effective use of key ITC systems. Ensure that the correct Schedule of Rates (SOR) codes are used when processing repairs orders. To deal with telephone calls and provide high quality correspondence, letters, presentations and reports in line with service standards, as requested by the line manager.To work with managers in the Repairs Contact Centre and other areas of the service to resolve operational issues, complaints and enquiries, ensuring the Council's deadlines for responses is complied with.To manage the delivery of complex repairs and leaks as required, including the planning, sequencing and coordination of works. This will include liaison with tenants and leaseholders, contractors, DLO staff, housing officers, external surveyors, solicitors, social care and other agencies e.g. health and police.
May 11, 2024
Full time
Business Support Officer Hackney Job Role This job role is to provide comprehensive, customer focused, administrative, data management, project and financial support to the surveying team. You will be expected to manage competing priorities, plan and manage your own workload, and use a wide range of ITC systems effectively. I am looking for someone with good communication skills and a strong commitment to team working and customer care are key requirements. The right candidate will have experience working within a repairs team and will be comfortable working in a high pressured environment. Key Accountabilities To provide comprehensive financial, administrative and project support to teams across the repairs client service as directed by the relevant line manager, helping to support day-to-day service delivery and ensure good standards of customer care. To undertake all administrative work associated with the ordering and tracking of repairs works /disrepair specifications through to completion, including liaison with residents, contractors, surveyors, the DLO and other stakeholders and effective use of key ITC systems. Ensure that the correct Schedule of Rates (SOR) codes are used when processing repairs orders. To deal with telephone calls and provide high quality correspondence, letters, presentations and reports in line with service standards, as requested by the line manager.To work with managers in the Repairs Contact Centre and other areas of the service to resolve operational issues, complaints and enquiries, ensuring the Council's deadlines for responses is complied with.To manage the delivery of complex repairs and leaks as required, including the planning, sequencing and coordination of works. This will include liaison with tenants and leaseholders, contractors, DLO staff, housing officers, external surveyors, solicitors, social care and other agencies e.g. health and police.
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Repairs and Voids Co-Ordinator to join our team based in Bristol . You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week . In return, you will receive a salary of £28,265 per annum. About our Repairs and Voids Co-Ordinator role: Are you looking for a place to belong and help others find their way home? We re looking for a Repairs and Voids Co-Ordinator to help make a difference every single day. In this role you will support a customer-focused and professional repairs service, by maintaining an effective log of all scheduled works and their costs to enable an effective and high quality service. You will support the surveyors, management, colleagues and partners with repairs and void related queries, investigations and data control. Key Responsibilities as our Repairs and Voids Co-Ordinator: Scheduling of surveyor inspections Liaising with colleagues, partners and contractors as to the completion of any works and ensure the data is logged on the relevant systems Responding to queries about outstanding works from colleagues, partners and customers Co-ordinating works resulting from inspections and servicing programs Supporting the effective data integration from external sources into the inhouse management systems Supporting complaints investigations and monitor agreed work scheduled following complaints and disrepair claims Reconciling contractors invoices against purchase orders to ensure all transactions are correct and authorised. Effectively using Microsoft packages, IT systems and databases as necessary to deliver work. About our Repairs and Voids Co-Ordinator: Experience of working in an administration role. A track record of delivering excellent customer service. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent IT skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Office packages Organisation skills with a keen eye for detail Motivated and determined to go the extra mile About Us: We are a friendly team of just over 100 people and are committed to being a great place to work We are a Best Companies Very Good to Work For winner in 2023 We operate a hybrid working environment with a mix of in office and remote working (role dependent) We offer 30 days of annual leave + bank holidays + one day volunteering annually + the ability to buy up to five extra days each year (pro rata) We offer up to £700 flexi-benefit that can be used towards breaks away, treatments, counselling, fitness activities insurance and many more options Pension Contribution of 6.16% Company sick pay of up to 14 weeks full pay + 14 weeks half pay Interest free employee loans up to £1000 Development opportunities via the Brighter Places university Paid professional memberships and subscriptions Plus a whole host of other benefits including; free immunisations, eye tests, discounted bus fares, independent financial advice, an employee assistance programme, fresh fruit in the offices and more Interview dates: 27th & 29th May If you feel you have the skills and experience as our Repairs and Voids Co-Ordinator, then please click apply today! We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
May 10, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Repairs and Voids Co-Ordinator to join our team based in Bristol . You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week . In return, you will receive a salary of £28,265 per annum. About our Repairs and Voids Co-Ordinator role: Are you looking for a place to belong and help others find their way home? We re looking for a Repairs and Voids Co-Ordinator to help make a difference every single day. In this role you will support a customer-focused and professional repairs service, by maintaining an effective log of all scheduled works and their costs to enable an effective and high quality service. You will support the surveyors, management, colleagues and partners with repairs and void related queries, investigations and data control. Key Responsibilities as our Repairs and Voids Co-Ordinator: Scheduling of surveyor inspections Liaising with colleagues, partners and contractors as to the completion of any works and ensure the data is logged on the relevant systems Responding to queries about outstanding works from colleagues, partners and customers Co-ordinating works resulting from inspections and servicing programs Supporting the effective data integration from external sources into the inhouse management systems Supporting complaints investigations and monitor agreed work scheduled following complaints and disrepair claims Reconciling contractors invoices against purchase orders to ensure all transactions are correct and authorised. Effectively using Microsoft packages, IT systems and databases as necessary to deliver work. About our Repairs and Voids Co-Ordinator: Experience of working in an administration role. A track record of delivering excellent customer service. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent IT skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Office packages Organisation skills with a keen eye for detail Motivated and determined to go the extra mile About Us: We are a friendly team of just over 100 people and are committed to being a great place to work We are a Best Companies Very Good to Work For winner in 2023 We operate a hybrid working environment with a mix of in office and remote working (role dependent) We offer 30 days of annual leave + bank holidays + one day volunteering annually + the ability to buy up to five extra days each year (pro rata) We offer up to £700 flexi-benefit that can be used towards breaks away, treatments, counselling, fitness activities insurance and many more options Pension Contribution of 6.16% Company sick pay of up to 14 weeks full pay + 14 weeks half pay Interest free employee loans up to £1000 Development opportunities via the Brighter Places university Paid professional memberships and subscriptions Plus a whole host of other benefits including; free immunisations, eye tests, discounted bus fares, independent financial advice, an employee assistance programme, fresh fruit in the offices and more Interview dates: 27th & 29th May If you feel you have the skills and experience as our Repairs and Voids Co-Ordinator, then please click apply today! We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Damp, Mould and Disrepair Surveyor 6 month rolling contract Negotiable rate A public sector organisation based in Surrey are on the lookout for an interim Damp, Mould and Disrepair Surveyor. You will contribute to the successful delivery and completion of damp, mould and disrepair works within a new dedicated team within the Assets department. Carrying out your role efficiently and effectively, ensure property inspections and works are delivered to a high standard. The majority of the properties are based in the KT Postcode and also have some stock all across South London and across the Greenwich and Bexley. The role comes with Hybrid Working with only being required in the office 1-2 times per week. The rate for this role is negotiable. Immediate Start. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.
May 10, 2024
Contractor
Damp, Mould and Disrepair Surveyor 6 month rolling contract Negotiable rate A public sector organisation based in Surrey are on the lookout for an interim Damp, Mould and Disrepair Surveyor. You will contribute to the successful delivery and completion of damp, mould and disrepair works within a new dedicated team within the Assets department. Carrying out your role efficiently and effectively, ensure property inspections and works are delivered to a high standard. The majority of the properties are based in the KT Postcode and also have some stock all across South London and across the Greenwich and Bexley. The role comes with Hybrid Working with only being required in the office 1-2 times per week. The rate for this role is negotiable. Immediate Start. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.
Our client based in Waltham Abbey are looking for an experience Quantity Surveyor to come and join their team on a permanent basis. You will be providing support to the Divisional Manager and project team ensuring all is delivered on time and within the agreed budget. We are looking for a pro-active individual with a positive approach and high attention to detail. To be considered for this role, you must have previous experience working alongside repairs and disrepair contracts. Responsibilities include, however are not limited: Ensure the successful running and control of each project Managing projects through accurate forecasting and controlling project costs Responsible for commercial reporting on contracts, including forecasting and Cost Value Reconciliations Ensure projects meet the legal and quality standards Attending client meetings Supply chain management Provide commercial details and information to support the Divisional and Contract Manager Responsible for producing and presenting monthly commercial reports to the senor stakeholders The successful candidate must have strong IT skills including use of internal cost systems and an advanced user in Excel. Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Waltham Abbey Salary: up to 70,000 Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
May 10, 2024
Full time
Our client based in Waltham Abbey are looking for an experience Quantity Surveyor to come and join their team on a permanent basis. You will be providing support to the Divisional Manager and project team ensuring all is delivered on time and within the agreed budget. We are looking for a pro-active individual with a positive approach and high attention to detail. To be considered for this role, you must have previous experience working alongside repairs and disrepair contracts. Responsibilities include, however are not limited: Ensure the successful running and control of each project Managing projects through accurate forecasting and controlling project costs Responsible for commercial reporting on contracts, including forecasting and Cost Value Reconciliations Ensure projects meet the legal and quality standards Attending client meetings Supply chain management Provide commercial details and information to support the Divisional and Contract Manager Responsible for producing and presenting monthly commercial reports to the senor stakeholders The successful candidate must have strong IT skills including use of internal cost systems and an advanced user in Excel. Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Waltham Abbey Salary: up to 70,000 Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Join our repairs team as an experienced and qualified CDM/Disrepair Surveyor on a fixed term contract for 12 months.Your role will involve conducting building inspections, diagnosing issues, and devising repair solutions for customer property problems, particularly damp, condensation, and disrepair issues. As a key player, you'll serve as an expert witness, coordinating with legal teams and contracto click apply for full job details
May 09, 2024
Seasonal
Join our repairs team as an experienced and qualified CDM/Disrepair Surveyor on a fixed term contract for 12 months.Your role will involve conducting building inspections, diagnosing issues, and devising repair solutions for customer property problems, particularly damp, condensation, and disrepair issues. As a key player, you'll serve as an expert witness, coordinating with legal teams and contracto click apply for full job details
Job title - Business Support Officer Location - Hackney, E8 Contract - Temporary ongoing Hours - Full Time 35 hours Start Date : ASAP We are currently recruiting for a Business Support Officer to provide comprehensive, customer-focused, administrative, data management, project and financial support to the surveying team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a high-pressure environment, have excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to team working and customer care. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised individual with experience in working within a repairs team. Duties would include: Provide comprehensive financial, administrative and project support to teams across the repairs client service as directed by the relevant line manager, helping to support day-to-day service delivery and ensure good standards of customer care. Undertake all administrative work associated with the ordering and tracking of repairs works/disrepair specifications through to completion, including liaison with residents, contractors, surveyors, the DLO and other stakeholders and effective use of key ITC systems. Ensure that the correct Schedule of Rates (SOR) codes are used when processing repairs orders. Develop and maintain filing systems and databases, both manual and electronic, and develop reporting formats/templates as requested. Deal with telephone calls and provide high-quality correspondence, letters, presentations and reports in line with service standards, as requested by the line manager. Service cases conferences, Arbitration Panels, contract meetings, confidential meetings and other forums as required, producing high-quality minutes and clear, unambiguous records of key decisions. Provide financial administrative support, including processing payments, compensation claims, fees, raising of purchasing orders, virements and provision of appropriate budget reports for management reporting. Work with managers in the Repairs Contact Centre and other areas of the service to resolve operational issues, complaints and enquiries, ensuring the company's deadlines for responses are complied with. Manage the delivery of complex repairs and leaks as required, including the planning, sequencing and coordination of works. Essential criteria and experience: Relevant experience of working in an administrative/business support role, ideally in a social housing/repairs environment. Experience of working in a building maintenance environment, with direct involvement in the delivery of customer-focused services An understanding of housing management, repairs and maintenance, and tenancy law would be beneficial. Good understanding of effective approaches to customer care and complaints resolution. A working knowledge of IT systems relevant to the service (e.g. repairs ordering systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases). If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration. If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Lewis at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to (url removed)
May 08, 2024
Seasonal
Job title - Business Support Officer Location - Hackney, E8 Contract - Temporary ongoing Hours - Full Time 35 hours Start Date : ASAP We are currently recruiting for a Business Support Officer to provide comprehensive, customer-focused, administrative, data management, project and financial support to the surveying team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a high-pressure environment, have excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to team working and customer care. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised individual with experience in working within a repairs team. Duties would include: Provide comprehensive financial, administrative and project support to teams across the repairs client service as directed by the relevant line manager, helping to support day-to-day service delivery and ensure good standards of customer care. Undertake all administrative work associated with the ordering and tracking of repairs works/disrepair specifications through to completion, including liaison with residents, contractors, surveyors, the DLO and other stakeholders and effective use of key ITC systems. Ensure that the correct Schedule of Rates (SOR) codes are used when processing repairs orders. Develop and maintain filing systems and databases, both manual and electronic, and develop reporting formats/templates as requested. Deal with telephone calls and provide high-quality correspondence, letters, presentations and reports in line with service standards, as requested by the line manager. Service cases conferences, Arbitration Panels, contract meetings, confidential meetings and other forums as required, producing high-quality minutes and clear, unambiguous records of key decisions. Provide financial administrative support, including processing payments, compensation claims, fees, raising of purchasing orders, virements and provision of appropriate budget reports for management reporting. Work with managers in the Repairs Contact Centre and other areas of the service to resolve operational issues, complaints and enquiries, ensuring the company's deadlines for responses are complied with. Manage the delivery of complex repairs and leaks as required, including the planning, sequencing and coordination of works. Essential criteria and experience: Relevant experience of working in an administrative/business support role, ideally in a social housing/repairs environment. Experience of working in a building maintenance environment, with direct involvement in the delivery of customer-focused services An understanding of housing management, repairs and maintenance, and tenancy law would be beneficial. Good understanding of effective approaches to customer care and complaints resolution. A working knowledge of IT systems relevant to the service (e.g. repairs ordering systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases). If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration. If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Lewis at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to (url removed)
We are currently looking for an Asset Surveyor who specialises in repairs and disrepair's to join a local authority in the Leeds area. As the Asset Surveyor you will be an expert at maintaining their assets, specifiying and managing the diagnosis and delivery of HHSRS remediations including Damp and Mould repairs identified through Stock Condition Surveys or customer referrals click apply for full job details
May 08, 2024
Full time
We are currently looking for an Asset Surveyor who specialises in repairs and disrepair's to join a local authority in the Leeds area. As the Asset Surveyor you will be an expert at maintaining their assets, specifiying and managing the diagnosis and delivery of HHSRS remediations including Damp and Mould repairs identified through Stock Condition Surveys or customer referrals click apply for full job details
We are currently looking for an Asset Surveyor who specialises in repairs and disrepair's to join a local authority in the Leeds area. As the Asset Surveyor you will be an expert at maintaining their assets, specifiying and managing the diagnosis and delivery of HHSRS remediations including Damp and Mould repairs identified through Stock Condition Surveys or customer referrals. Duties of the Asset Surveyor: Identifying, managing following up repairs and supporting the effective coordination of planned and cyclical maintenance. Ensure customers receive high-quality repairs service that delivers value for money and high customer satisfaction. Liaise and work with stakeholders on a daily basis Provide a forensic understanding of the buildings including diagnosis and pathology as well as stock performance across the LFHA portfolio What is required of the Asset Surveyor: HNC or Degree in building surveying or similar or to demonstrate a strong background within the building industry Proven experience working with others to deliver property related works Experience of working within a building, surveying and maintenance environment Working knowledge of legislations and best practice Proficient user of Microsoft packages Full valid driving licence Strong knowledge surrounding HHSRS Benefits of the role: Flexible start and finish times to best suit your life situation. Business mileage Permanent position If you are interested in the Asset Surveyor role, apply online now or contact Francesca on (phone number removed)/ (url removed)
May 08, 2024
Full time
We are currently looking for an Asset Surveyor who specialises in repairs and disrepair's to join a local authority in the Leeds area. As the Asset Surveyor you will be an expert at maintaining their assets, specifiying and managing the diagnosis and delivery of HHSRS remediations including Damp and Mould repairs identified through Stock Condition Surveys or customer referrals. Duties of the Asset Surveyor: Identifying, managing following up repairs and supporting the effective coordination of planned and cyclical maintenance. Ensure customers receive high-quality repairs service that delivers value for money and high customer satisfaction. Liaise and work with stakeholders on a daily basis Provide a forensic understanding of the buildings including diagnosis and pathology as well as stock performance across the LFHA portfolio What is required of the Asset Surveyor: HNC or Degree in building surveying or similar or to demonstrate a strong background within the building industry Proven experience working with others to deliver property related works Experience of working within a building, surveying and maintenance environment Working knowledge of legislations and best practice Proficient user of Microsoft packages Full valid driving licence Strong knowledge surrounding HHSRS Benefits of the role: Flexible start and finish times to best suit your life situation. Business mileage Permanent position If you are interested in the Asset Surveyor role, apply online now or contact Francesca on (phone number removed)/ (url removed)
I am working with a client based in Norfolk area who are looking to onboard a Property Surveyor to join their Maintenance team on an interim basis. Property Surveyor Requirements: - Be experienced with stock condition surveys, disrepair and day to day repairs. - Have prior experience working for a Local authority/Housing association working in a similar position. - Be able to identify and act on structural defects. Job Details: Rate - Negotiable DOE (Umbrella) Working pattern - Hybrid Location - Norfolk If you want to hear more about this role then please call (phone number removed) and ask for Anne or apply with your updated CV and I will be in touch with you! g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
May 08, 2024
Seasonal
I am working with a client based in Norfolk area who are looking to onboard a Property Surveyor to join their Maintenance team on an interim basis. Property Surveyor Requirements: - Be experienced with stock condition surveys, disrepair and day to day repairs. - Have prior experience working for a Local authority/Housing association working in a similar position. - Be able to identify and act on structural defects. Job Details: Rate - Negotiable DOE (Umbrella) Working pattern - Hybrid Location - Norfolk If you want to hear more about this role then please call (phone number removed) and ask for Anne or apply with your updated CV and I will be in touch with you! g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
Customer Relationship Officer Hackney I am recruiting for a local authority who is looking for a hard working and ambitious individual to join the Customer Relationship Team in Building Maintenance. This role would be supporting there complaints team and provides a fantastic opportunity to gain vast experience and knowledge of Building Maintenance, working with various different stakeholders, teams and residents. Job Role To support the development of a customer-focussed culture through learning from complaints and analysis of customer feedback, including identification of improvements, new ways of working and potential changes to policy and procedures. To manage a caseload of Building Maintenance complaints, Member enquiries, Mayoral complaints and freedom of information requests. To work with managers in the Repairs Contact Centre and other areas of the service to resolve operational and other issues presented by customers. To undertake all related administrative work associated with the ordering and tracking of outstanding repairs works /disrepair specifications through to completion, including liaison with residents, contractors, surveyors, the DLO and other stakeholders and effective use of key ITC systems. Ensure that the correct Schedule of Rates (SOR) codes are used when processing repairs orders. To manage the delivery of complex repairs and leaks referred to the team as required, including the planning, sequencing and coordination of works. This will include liaison with tenants and leaseholders, contractors, DLO staff,housing officers, external surveyors, solicitors, social care and other agencies e.g. health and police. To organise and manage forced entries to properties to resolve leaks and other urgent repairs as required, in conjunction with Legal Services and other stakeholders.
May 08, 2024
Contractor
Customer Relationship Officer Hackney I am recruiting for a local authority who is looking for a hard working and ambitious individual to join the Customer Relationship Team in Building Maintenance. This role would be supporting there complaints team and provides a fantastic opportunity to gain vast experience and knowledge of Building Maintenance, working with various different stakeholders, teams and residents. Job Role To support the development of a customer-focussed culture through learning from complaints and analysis of customer feedback, including identification of improvements, new ways of working and potential changes to policy and procedures. To manage a caseload of Building Maintenance complaints, Member enquiries, Mayoral complaints and freedom of information requests. To work with managers in the Repairs Contact Centre and other areas of the service to resolve operational and other issues presented by customers. To undertake all related administrative work associated with the ordering and tracking of outstanding repairs works /disrepair specifications through to completion, including liaison with residents, contractors, surveyors, the DLO and other stakeholders and effective use of key ITC systems. Ensure that the correct Schedule of Rates (SOR) codes are used when processing repairs orders. To manage the delivery of complex repairs and leaks referred to the team as required, including the planning, sequencing and coordination of works. This will include liaison with tenants and leaseholders, contractors, DLO staff,housing officers, external surveyors, solicitors, social care and other agencies e.g. health and police. To organise and manage forced entries to properties to resolve leaks and other urgent repairs as required, in conjunction with Legal Services and other stakeholders.
Job Title: Technical Officer (Disrepair) North Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £38,766.54 (£42,684.28 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, Hybrid Location: Gateshead , (working geographical area also covers Carlisle and Rochdale - so could be based in these areas) The difference you will make as a Technical Officer You will be responsible for ensuring effective delivery of legislative repair activity for all Group residential properties, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards, providing efficient and effective technical expertise, contract management, planning and administrative support as required. You will also support the Senior Technical Officer and Repairs Manager in providing a technical consultative service to Asset Services to ensure the Group continues to meet its regulatory and legislative responsibility in maintaining property in a sound and safe condition. About you We are looking for someone with Thorough understanding of housing condition legislation, including disrepair and FFSSA Experience in the building industry, ideally working within a customer focussed housing repair and maintenance team with a strong understanding of building maintenance terminology and repair activities. Effective contract management skills. Experience of undertaking site visits including post inspections and identification of building defects. Role Profile Support the Senior Technical Officer in delivering a programme of repairs and structural works, including associated cost profiles, working with key stakeholders including residents and Asset Services colleagues to agree project delivery requirements. Undertake Housing Condition & Fitness For Human Habitation Act repair surveys for residential properties to assess defects and condition of works, both maintenance and structural, identifying the most efficient and cost effective solutions to ensure standards are maintained in terms of quality and compliance. Manage contractors throughout any works instructed, including day to day contract management services for works activity including commissioning appropriate work orders, including monitoring progress to completion, ensuring contract obligations are fulfilled in line with agreed performance frameworks, identifying under performance and escalating via agreed routes as required. Work alongside legal professionals in the preparation of evidence to be presented in court. Support the business in processing of Home Improvement requests, including site surveys and co-ordination of H&S information relevant requested works. Support the Insurance Manager and Senior Technical Officer on insurance related works such as fire / flood damaged properties, providing technical appraisal of the remedial works with loss adjusters. Provide robust backing information to ensure the authorisation of payments in line with the Group's financial controls, contributing to the development and review of relevant budgets including processing payments for approved contracted works, ensuring Asset Management expenditure is robustly managed in line with annual budgets. Maintain accurate records, using appropriate systems and databases, ensuring the integrity and quality of data to enable regular analysis to be carried out and reporting to be completed as required. Manage enquiries relating to works effectively from both internal and external stakeholder, providing clear, supportive and accurate advice or signposting as appropriate and escalating complaints and complex queries via the appropriate channels to ensure effective resolution. Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively, including close liaison with tenants, managing their expectations and ensuring convenient and high caliber customer service throughout any programmes of works. Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures. Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements Ensure that all GDPR requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Ensure internal business processes are followed in line with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service. Please apply or get in touch: (url removed) / (phone number removed) Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.
May 08, 2024
Seasonal
Job Title: Technical Officer (Disrepair) North Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £38,766.54 (£42,684.28 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, Hybrid Location: Gateshead , (working geographical area also covers Carlisle and Rochdale - so could be based in these areas) The difference you will make as a Technical Officer You will be responsible for ensuring effective delivery of legislative repair activity for all Group residential properties, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards, providing efficient and effective technical expertise, contract management, planning and administrative support as required. You will also support the Senior Technical Officer and Repairs Manager in providing a technical consultative service to Asset Services to ensure the Group continues to meet its regulatory and legislative responsibility in maintaining property in a sound and safe condition. About you We are looking for someone with Thorough understanding of housing condition legislation, including disrepair and FFSSA Experience in the building industry, ideally working within a customer focussed housing repair and maintenance team with a strong understanding of building maintenance terminology and repair activities. Effective contract management skills. Experience of undertaking site visits including post inspections and identification of building defects. Role Profile Support the Senior Technical Officer in delivering a programme of repairs and structural works, including associated cost profiles, working with key stakeholders including residents and Asset Services colleagues to agree project delivery requirements. Undertake Housing Condition & Fitness For Human Habitation Act repair surveys for residential properties to assess defects and condition of works, both maintenance and structural, identifying the most efficient and cost effective solutions to ensure standards are maintained in terms of quality and compliance. Manage contractors throughout any works instructed, including day to day contract management services for works activity including commissioning appropriate work orders, including monitoring progress to completion, ensuring contract obligations are fulfilled in line with agreed performance frameworks, identifying under performance and escalating via agreed routes as required. Work alongside legal professionals in the preparation of evidence to be presented in court. Support the business in processing of Home Improvement requests, including site surveys and co-ordination of H&S information relevant requested works. Support the Insurance Manager and Senior Technical Officer on insurance related works such as fire / flood damaged properties, providing technical appraisal of the remedial works with loss adjusters. Provide robust backing information to ensure the authorisation of payments in line with the Group's financial controls, contributing to the development and review of relevant budgets including processing payments for approved contracted works, ensuring Asset Management expenditure is robustly managed in line with annual budgets. Maintain accurate records, using appropriate systems and databases, ensuring the integrity and quality of data to enable regular analysis to be carried out and reporting to be completed as required. Manage enquiries relating to works effectively from both internal and external stakeholder, providing clear, supportive and accurate advice or signposting as appropriate and escalating complaints and complex queries via the appropriate channels to ensure effective resolution. Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively, including close liaison with tenants, managing their expectations and ensuring convenient and high caliber customer service throughout any programmes of works. Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures. Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements Ensure that all GDPR requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Ensure internal business processes are followed in line with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service. Please apply or get in touch: (url removed) / (phone number removed) Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.
6 months work We are looking for a surveyor to create detailed surveys on various local government properties. Reporting on Damp & Mould, disrepair, Rising damp and general repairs to property. Surveying Qualification would be advantageous but not essential however a good all round knowledge of building trades is essential for the role. Applicant to be courteous, have good customer relation's as the work is customer focused, experience with excel Spreadsheets being able to update/record information. Experience in local authority voids, Damp works and fire safety would be advantageous. Please reach out to (url removed) Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 08, 2024
Seasonal
6 months work We are looking for a surveyor to create detailed surveys on various local government properties. Reporting on Damp & Mould, disrepair, Rising damp and general repairs to property. Surveying Qualification would be advantageous but not essential however a good all round knowledge of building trades is essential for the role. Applicant to be courteous, have good customer relation's as the work is customer focused, experience with excel Spreadsheets being able to update/record information. Experience in local authority voids, Damp works and fire safety would be advantageous. Please reach out to (url removed) Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.