HAF-005348(SJ) – Building Surveyor

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled professional to manage repair works within the LBHF repairs team. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, leading a technical team, and improving service quality for residents. The position requires a strong background in property management and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in property repairs and management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to lead and develop a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee repair works and compliance with legislation.
• Collaborate with housing services to improve quality and satisfaction.
• Lead a team to ensure high-performance culture in property services.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Customer Satisfaction Improvement

Education

Relevant Technical Qualification

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

The post holder is responsible for the works within the LBHF repairs team and that work will cover the following areas: –

• Damp and Mould Works
• Day to day Repairs
• Refurbishment work (such and kitchen, bathroom, and window renewals etc).
• Void Works
• Complex Repair Works
• Disrepair works
• The pre/mid and post inspection of any of the above.

The post holder must ensure that the council is compliant with the Human Habitation Act 2018, and keeps abreast with any changes of legislation to ensure compliance.

The post holder is responsible for continuous improvement in the delivery and quality of repair work related to the above and in ensuring that we take from these ‘lessons learnt’ to prevent future disrepair cases and escalation resulting in additional costs, court cases and compensation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the AD Director of Repairs, Strategic Head of Housing Repairs and/or any other delegated manager to implement and develop effective systems to regularly inspect the external and communal parts of property, to identify any requirements for reactive repairs and cyclical maintenance, and to ensure the works required are carried out or programmed according to urgency and priority.

• Work in collaboration with colleagues across Housing services to ensure a joint approach to improve quality and customer satisfaction for residents.

• Support and manage a flexible approach to the deployment of resources within the Property Services Division to respond effectively to fluctuations in workload. Support and manage different types of work within the Property Services Division in response to the changes in the volume of work.

• Highlight key investment needs and considerations to the Property Planning and Assets Team so that works can be appropriately planned in major works programmes.

• Assist in leading and developing a team of technical staff to create a professional and high-performance culture, deputising for relevant Managers when required.

• Provide a high standard of technical support to the team. Manage the local delivery of the repairs term contract to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. Work in collaboration and effectively with other teams within Housing services to deliver a seamless, holistic service to customers.

• Health and Safety – ensure that the Councils Policy for managing the health and safety of residents, staff and contractors is fully implemented and documented. Provide expert knowledge on health and safety law applicable to the construction industry.

UMBRELLA DAILY RATE: £301.34 (open to discuss)
WORKING ARRANGEMENT: 4 visits per week , 2 on friday – mostly sites and office to complete admin