Hazard Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Ham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career average pension

Holiday entitlement 25–31 days

Flexible working

Part-time & job share

Leave benefits

Learning & development

Employee assistance programme

Travel loans & transport discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a Hazard Lead within the Housing Property Services Team. The role manages damp, mould and condensation hazards across council stock and deputises for the Disrepair, Damp & Mould Manager when required.

You will supervise surveyors, oversee surveys and prepare technical reports, estimates and procurement for projects from inception to completion. The post is permanent and 37 hours per week, with flexible working options where operationally feasible.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a comparable role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the damp, mould and condensation service and other housing hazards across council stock
• Supervise a building surveying service, managing surveyors' performance, quality and customer service
• Carry out and oversee detailed damp, mould, condensation and hazard surveys, diagnosing complex building defects
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, technical reports and estimates
• Oversee projects from inception to completion, including procurement and contract management
• Manage contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers, monitoring performance and ensuring works meet specification
• Provide technical advice on damp, mould, building defects, hazards, disrepair and building pathology
• Manage budgets and validate contractor payments and quotations
• Manage complaints and disrepair cases to timely resolution
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, CDM Regulations and housing standards
• Analyse performance data and contribute to service improvement, policy development and strategic planning
• Deputise for the Disrepair, Damp & Mould Manager and build positive relationships with residents and stakeholders

Job description

This Hazard Lead post sits within the Housing Property Services Team at Stevenage Borough Council, which maintains the council's housing stock and corporate buildings. The role leads the damp, mould, condensation and wider housing hazard service and supervises a professional building surveying team. The post is permanent and 37 hours a week, and job share is open for full-time vacancies unless stated otherwise. The holder also deputises for the Disrepair, Damp & Mould Manager when required.

What the job involves

• Lead the damp, mould and condensation service and other housing hazards across council stock
• Supervise a building surveying service, managing surveyors' performance, quality and customer service
• Carry out and oversee detailed damp, mould, condensation and hazard surveys, diagnosing complex building defects
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, technical reports and estimates
• Oversee projects from inception to completion, including procurement and contract management
• Manage contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers, monitoring performance and ensuring works meet specification
• Provide technical advice on damp, mould, building defects, hazards, disrepair and building pathology
• Manage budgets and validate contractor payments and quotations
• Manage complaints and disrepair cases to timely resolution
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, CDM Regulations and housing standards
• Analyse performance data and contribute to service improvement, policy development and strategic planning
• Deputise for the Disrepair, Damp & Mould Manager and build positive relationships with residents and stakeholders

Experience

• Prior experience in a comparable role

Checks & eligibility

• Value Based Interview where the post has regular contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults

What’s offered

• Career average pension scheme with lump sum and dependants' pension
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days, depending on local government service
• Flexible working on request, subject to operational requirements
• Part-time and job share options
• Paid and unpaid leave, including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans, public transport discounts and cycle to work scheme