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Job Title: Disrepair Building Surveyor Location: YeovilHybrid: Working Job Purpose: The Disrepair Building Surveyor is responsible for managing and progressing repairs on disrepair claims through to completion. This role involves conducting pre-work surveys, reviewing expert reports, and creating job specifications for necessary repairs. The surveyor ensures that all work is completed in a timely and effective manner to prevent unnecessary financial loss and to maintain the quality of housing stock. Key Responsibilities: Conduct pre-inspections and building surveys to identify defects and prepare detailed reports and specifications. Review expert reports and disrepair letters of claim. Create job specifications using Schedule of Rates (SOR) codes for repairs to be carried out by contractors. Monitor and liaise with repair contractors to ensure timely and effective completion of works. Provide technical expertise and advice to staff and stakeholders regarding cost-effective repairs and maintenance. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including Section 11 and Environmental Protection Act claims. Conduct post-inspections to ensure the quality and completeness of repair works. Collaborate with Disrepair Case Officers and other departments to ensure seamless service delivery. Apply safeguarding principles when visiting residents' homes, reporting any concerns about vulnerable residents to appropriate authorities. Key Skills and Qualifications: Degree in Building Surveying or a related field. Professional membership with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent proffered not essential. Extensive experience in building surveying, particularly in managing disrepair, damp & mould, repair projects. Strong knowledge of building construction, defects diagnosis, and repair techniques. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure. Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for surveying and reporting. Benefits Competitive Salary unto £47,000 Company vehicle 26 days annual leave plus the ability to buy and sell holiday dates Competitive pension contribution. What to do next If you are a well-rounded/experienced building surveyor who is looking for new challenges within the Southwest, apply online today, or reach out to Alexander Craib or Tom Yeo at Hays for a confidential conversation. - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: Repairs Surveyor Location: Evesham Contract: Temporary 3 6 months Salary: £24 - £32 per hour Summary To support the delivery of a customer focused responsive repairs service in liaison with the Repairs Manager, across our housing stock, including the diagnosis of complex maintenance issues, including damp and mould, and attending site when required. Key responsibilities Carry out responsive repair maintenance inspections, including pre-inspection prior to ordering and prepare written defects sheets and general information. Prepare schedules, quantities, costs and resolve contractor performance issues. Carry out a minimum of 10% post-inspections, monitoring the quality and quantity of work claimed on completion, together with compliance with contract specifications/service standards by contractors. Working closely and collaboratively with the Repairs Officers to ensure jobs are raised and completed efficiently and satisfactorily. Assist in advising the Repairs Manager of any problems, difficulties or issues affecting the performance of a contract or contractor, requiring escalation as appropriate. Manage disrepair cases/projects assigned by the Repairs Manager, ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are adhered to, ensuring that properties are returned and maintained to the required standard and quality. Investigate complaints and deal with requests for new works or rectification of faulty works and implement such action as is deemed necessary to achieve customer satisfaction. Record repairs and the generation of works orders on the QL housing management system, including scrutinising contractors invoices for rates charged, hours worked and material charges. Inspect the housing stock, including leasehold flats to evaluate works required to specify materials, work content, trades and working practices involved. Carry out Stock Condition Surveys (SCSs) and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) surveys in addition to Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in communal areas as required. Assist in preparing and issuing Section 20 notices for responsive, cyclical, and planned maintenance works as required. Support the Repairs Manager to manage Rooftop s aids and adaptations service, monitoring the quality and cost of the service and submitting grant claims. Carry out technical inspections on current/future housing stock for occupational therapy aids and adaptation works and engage with external agencies to consider options and solutions arising from a formal referral being received. Administer approved property adaptations for customers with disabilities, including liaising with occupational therapists and monitoring/claiming grants in relation to works carried out. Person Specification Relevant professional building equivalent or relevant experience. Background in building surveying or maintenance. Knowledge of health and safety legislation, including CDM regulations. Knowledge of fire risk assessments (section 20) (D) To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. If you have any questions regarding the vacancy, please call Matthew Eke / Emma Keir on (phone number removed).