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Location: Whitwick Road, LE67 3FJ
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay rate: £ 23.32 per hour
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
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Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior professional and technical advisor within the Responsive Repairs, Voids, and Minor Works Team for the council’s domestic rented portfolio, ensuring compliance with consumer standards.
- Lead the delivery of a full defect diagnostic service, focusing on eradicating damp, mould, and other defects through accurate diagnostics, scoping, and reporting.
- Conduct measured surveys and compile information to assist with the preparation of specifications, orders, and contract documents.
- Manage a programme of stock condition surveys, Asset Registers, and Life Cycle Cost Plans for the Council housing stock, ensuring high maintenance standards and effective repair management.
- Assist in preparing budgets and feasibility reports, providing updates to the Responsive Repairs, Voids, and Minor Works Team Manager as needed.
- Conduct regular inspections to identify statutory non-compliance, building fabric failures, and manage day-to-day repair requests from reporting to completion.
- Support the disrepair process by ensuring guidelines are followed and outstanding repairs are completed promptly.
- Attend court as a witness in cases related to disrepair or enforcement activities when required.
- Manage external building contractors for NWLDC, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and effectively resolve disputes or conflicts.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including Building Regulations, Planning, and CDM Regulations, for the refurbishment of Council housing stock and commercial buildings.
- Collaborate with the Responsive Repairs, Voids, and Minor Works Team Manager to develop and implement strategies supporting the Council’s Zero Carbon roadmap and compliance with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Regulations.
- Design costed scopes of work in compliance with Council Procurement rules, managing projects effectively to ensure quality and budget adherence.
- Liaise with tenants to accommodate special requirements during work projects.
- Conduct detailed surveys and provide technical advice for residential permission requests, ensuring compliance with building regulations.
- Participate as a key member or lead in Project Teams for new council buildings or property assets, including acquisitions and disposals.
- View the service from the customer’s perspective and suggest improvements.
- Perform duties efficiently and effectively, constantly challenging and improving personal performance.
- Contribute to building pride, passion, and reputation for NWLDC.
- Participate in the Council’s appraisal scheme and undertake necessary training and development.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety practice in accordance with council policy.
- Promote the Council's Equality and Diversity Policy to ensure non-discriminatory service provision and employment practices.
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks appropriate to the grading of the post as required by the line manager.
- Assist in civil emergencies as instructed.
- Membership in RICS, CIOB, or CABE (Building Surveyor) is required.
- Strong technical and professional advisory skills within the field of building surveying.
- Proven experience in managing building projects, including diagnostics, budgeting, and compliance with regulations.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills for liaising with contractors, stakeholders, and tenants.
- Ability to manage multiple projects effectively, ensuring quality and budget control.
- Commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
- Strong understanding of health and safety practices and equality and diversity policies.
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