Building Surveyor (Legal Disrepair)

Belmont Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the City of London is seeking a Building Surveyor for a temporary contract of 3-6 months. The ideal candidate will manage legal disrepair cases and conduct site inspections. Responsibilities include producing specifications for works, assisting in policy development, and providing technical advice. An understanding of damp and structural issues is crucial. This role offers competitive remuneration negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing legal disrepair cases.
• Good understanding of damp and structural issues.
• Ideally have a surveying qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections and investigations.
• Provide technical support/advice and give evidence in court.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience managing legal disrepair cases

Understanding of damp and structural issues

Education

Surveying qualification (not essential)

Job description

Overview

Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Islington Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for a Building Surveyor (Legal Disrepair) this role will be N7 9QH.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections and investigations, as necessary to produce detailed specifications of works using the national schedule of rates and composite values. Prepare estimates, feasibility studies, plans, sketches and drawings as may be necessary.
• As and when required provide technical support/advice to colleagues and give evidence in court as an expert witness.
• Assist the Senior Legal Repair Surveyor in the development of policies and procedures for the team.
• Work independently and manage a variable caseload.
• Be proficient in the correct diagnosis of building failures and to this end be competent in the use of devices, aids and instruments for the purpose of making assessments and diagnoses.
• Undertake quality assurance checks as and when required on repairs ordered and paid for by the Legal Repairs team.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience managing legal disrepair cases
• Ideally have a surveying qualification (not essential)
• Good understanding of damp and structural issues
• Social housing experience (not essential)

Next steps

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed).

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