Building Surveyor

Job description

require a void surveyor to specify void works to a large number of properties on a single estate in SE17. ensuring works are coded and raised to the natfed codes and costs are kept as low as possible.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide a specialist, comprehensive professional surveying and technical service to the Task and Finishing Team (TFT) in the audit of specific high-risk major works projects carried out on the London Borough of Southwarks (LBS) social housing estates.

To provide professional building surveying expertise and advice on processes and procedures relating to the procurement and management of major works improvement projects to social housing schemes including, identifying any weaknesses areas for improvement.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities

1. To act as an expert for the TFT within the building surveying professional field, with an in-depth knowledge of building construction and practices.

2. To carry out detailed reviews of feasibility studies and design criteria for future major works projects to ensure, as far as possible, that they are robust, accurate and fit-for-purpose.

3. To provide professional advice on the management of major works projects from inception to completion, including the programming of works and supervision of contractors to deliver on budget, time and to the required quality.

4. To provide expert building and technical advice for the repair, maintenance and refurbishment of homes on the LBS social housing estates.

5. To undertake condition and structural surveys, post inspections and assessments of completed works, providing technical advice and recommendations to the TFT.

6. Engaging with LBS staff, internal stakeholders, business units, external agencies and contractors to assist in the audit of the high-risk projects.

7. Evaluate the effectiveness of contract types, contractors, products and consultants, advising and making recommendations on changes or developments to provide best value.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

Qualified Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS)

Knowledge of, and experience in housing building maintenance and refurbishment and contract management.

Knowledge of landlord/tenant matters, leaseholder consultation requirements, contract dispute and resolution.

Knowledge of issues around the delivery of maintenance and refurbishment contracts in an urban environment.

Experience:

Experience in dealing with the public, resolving queries and giving advice.

Experience in housing maintenance and refurbishment service delivery, sustainability and construction.

Experience in the administration and management of standard and bespoke building related contracts including, budgetary control.

Experience of the management of the client/contractor relationship in contracts.

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