Building Surveyor-Housing Disrepair

Hays Building; Northampton; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Social Housing provider is seeking a Housing Repair Surveyor to lead a team in managing disrepair cases. The role involves conducting inspections, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with housing legislation. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in building surveying, along with strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Local authority pension scheme

Flexible working

28 days leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Recent relevant experience in managing disrepair cases.
• Track record of delivering complex work programmes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed property inspections for disrepair issues.
• Prepare reports and recommend remedial actions.
• Liaise with tenants and legal teams to resolve disputes.

Skills

Building Surveying

CDM Regulations

Contract Management

Construction Materials

Microsoft Office

Team Management

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Individual Membership of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

IOSH Managing Safely Certificate

Job description

A well-established Social Housing provider has an exciting new position for a Housing Repair Surveyor focusing on Disrepair cases.

The Role

Working as part of the Complex Case Team within the Property Directorate Management Team, you will provide insight, experience, and direction. You will lead a dedicated team to deliver solutions for complex cases within a defined operating area, ensuring customer involvement and safety are priorities.

1. Conduct detailed property inspections to identify disrepair issues, including damp, mould, structural defects, and other maintenance concerns.
2. Prepare accurate reports and recommend remedial actions in line with legislative requirements and best practices.
3. Liaise with tenants, landlords, and legal teams to investigate complaints and resolve disputes effectively.
4. Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation, including the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
5. Collaborate with contractors, maintenance teams, and external stakeholders to oversee repairs and ensure quality standards.
6. Provide expert witness statements for legal proceedings if required.
7. Maintain up-to-date records and documentation.

The Person

The successful candidate will have recent relevant experience and professional qualifications, including:

• Degree in Building Surveying
• Individual Membership of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
• IOSH Managing Safely Certificate

They will also have a track record of delivering complex work programmes and managing disrepair cases in the public or commercial sector.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive experience in building surveying duties
• Knowledge of current CDM regulations
• Understanding of Contract Management issues
• Knowledge of construction materials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to manage and lead a small maintenance team

What you'll get in return

Salary of £46,967, a local authority pension scheme, flexible working, and 28 days leave plus bank holidays.

What you need to do now

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