Building Surveyor - Diagnostics (PO7)

Wax Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Wax Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking an experienced Building Diagnostics Surveyor to diagnose building defects and prepare remedial action plans. The role is office-based with access to pool vehicles.

You will manage inspections, produce professional reports, and contribute to policy and procedure development within the Repairs Service, complying with building regulations and health and safety laws.

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose building defects and recommend remedial action.
• A surveying or construction related qualification (not essential).
• Organised and proactive - able to manage their own calendar and caseload.
• Social Housing surveying experience (not essential).
• Ability to produce specification of works using a schedule of rates.
• A good understanding of building pathology, damp, mould and condensation.
• Office based.
• Access to pool vehicles
• Carry out building inspections to diagnose causes of defects and raise work orders.

Responsibilities

• To diagnose the cause of building defects and raise work orders using National Housing Federation Schedule of Rates or specifications.
• To prepare reports relating to condensation in compliance with the LBI Condensation Protocol
• To assist in the preparation of reports for senior managers, including policy/strategic reports.
• To produce professional technical reports and present them to the High Value Repair Panel
• To manage subsidence and structural failure cases with external consultants.
• To assess alteration requests from tenants and leaseholders and complete paperwork.
• To manage fire, flood or collision Insurance cases.
• To assist in policy development for Repairs Service.
• Undertake Quality Assurance checks on works in progress or completed.
• Adhere to Building Regulations and Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Diagnosis building defects

Calendar management

Building pathology knowledge

Report writing

Inspections on site

Liaising with stakeholders

Policy development

Education

Surveying/Construction qualification

Job description

Job Category: Engineering & Surveying

Location: 33-37 Brewery Road, London, Islington, N7 9QH, London Borough of Islington

Salary: £34.92 per hour

• The ability to diagnose building defects and recommend the associated remedial action.
• A surveying or construction related qualification (not essential).
• Organised and proactive - able to manage their own calendar and caseload.
• Social Housing surveying experience (not essential).
• Ability to produce specification of works using a schedule of rates.
• A good understanding of building pathology, damp, mould and condensation.
• Office based.
• Access to pool vehicles
• Carry out building inspections as necessary to diagnose the cause of building defects, raise work orders using National Housing Federation Schedule of Rates or specifications as appropriate.
• To prepare reports relating to condensation in compliance with the LBI Condensation Protocol
• To assist in the preparation of reports for senior managers, including those of a policy or strategic nature.
• To produce professional technical reports and present them to the High Value Repair Panel
• To manage subsidence and structural failure cases in association with specialist external consultants.
• To assess alteration requests from tenants and leaseholders and complete paperwork in compliance with the process.
• To manage fire, flood or collision Insurance cases.
• To assist the Legal Disrepair and Diagnostics Manager in the development of policies and procedures relating to the Repairs Service.
• Undertake Quality Assurance checks on works in progress or completed.
• Have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, Building Regulations and Codes of Practice.
• As and when required, attend meetings, including those held out of normal working hours.
• Understand the repair responsibilities of the Council in relation to Tenants and Leaseholders, including Leaseholder consultation requirements.
• Provide a prompt, courteous and helpful response when dealing with queries from customers, their representatives, other agencies and internal colleagues.
• Monitor and oversee works on site. Agree variation requests and manage payment system.
• Maintain proper and accurate electronic records.
• To carefully and accurately record all necessary project information to assist in the control of the project, identifying any relevant matters to the Diagnostic Surveying Manager in a timely fashion.
• Obtain quotations and tenders in line with the Councils Procurement procedures and manage delegated Project Budgets.
• To advise on the best development and use of the systems and liaise with staff in those sections to make full use of the systems, ensuring harmony between operational procedures and system requirements.
• To ensure that services are provided in accordance with the Council's commitment to "Best Value" and high quality service provision to customers/clients.
• To ensure that the requirements of all relevant Health and Safety legislation and the Council's relevant policies are fully observed.
• To ensure that the services which are provided are appropriate to the needs of the people of Islington, particularly disadvantaged groups, in accordance with the Council's Equal Opportunities Service Delivery policy.
• To carry out responsibilities with due regards to the Council's Equal Opportunities Employment policy.
• To perform any other reasonable, minor and non-recurring duties, appropriate to the post, as determined by the Diagnostic Surveying Manager.