Technical Repairs Surveyor - Fixed Term Contract

Orbit Group; Erith; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbit Group is recruiting a Technical Repairs Surveyor to oversee live disrepair claims, damp and associated repairs, and related diagnostic cases. The role involves training colleagues, advising across the business, and providing expert evidence when required.

The patch covers Erith and surrounding areas, with responsibilities to manage technical caseloads, coordinate repairs, and liaise with key stakeholders to mitigate liability and maintain high standards of Orbit homes.

Qualifications

• Experience with stock condition surveys in social housing.
• Working knowledge of Building Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• Understanding of housing disrepair legislation and its application.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and Orbit stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections to produce detailed works specifications using the national schedule of rates.
• Diagnose building failures using appropriate devices and tools.
• Administer building contracts and ensure contractor compliance with regulations.
• Log and monitor repairs to maintain high standards of homes and communal areas.
• Support Repairs Manager with additional duties to improve service delivery.

Skills

Stock Condition Surveys

Building Safety knowledge

Disrepair legislation understanding

Contract knowledge

Stakeholder liaison

Caseload management

Travel flexibility

Out-of-hours rota availability

Education

HND/C Building

BSc Building

Job description

We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than , people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

The role

Technical Repairs Surveyors will be responsible for overseeing individual caseloads consisting of live disrepair claims (including damp and associated repairs), party wall awards, repair diagnostic cases, referrals from repairs teams / health and safety and environmental teams. Surveyors will also be required to undertake training and act in an advisory capacity for colleagues across the business and will from time to time be required to give expert evidence in court.

This role is part of Property where you'll help us to lead the way investing and maintaining 46, homes.

This patch for this role will cover Erith and the surrounding areas.

What you'll achieve

You will be required to deal with all technical aspects of cases received by the team effectively and efficiently. To carry out and coordinate essential repairs, avoid liability from legal disrepair action whenever possible; alternatively, where this is not possible ensure claims are effectively mitigated. Liaise closely and establish good working relationships with all key stakeholders.

• 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
• 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
• Possess a working knowledge of the relevant building contracts and related documentation. Take responsibility for ensuring that the existing contracts are administered in a professional manner and that the contractor complies with appropriate regulations and contract conditions
• Responsible for reporting any repairs that are identified and required to ensure we always maintain our homes or communal areas to the highest standard. This includes the logging and monitoring of repairs in line with our repairs policies
• To carry out any reasonable Repairs related activities as directed by the Area Repairs Manager that are necessary for the benefit of the departments service delivery

What you'll bring

Essential skills

• Previous building surveyor experience with knowledge of Stock Condition Surveys for social housing
• Working knowledge of current Building Safety, Health & Safety and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge of Legal legislation in relation to Housing disrepair and ability to interpret legislation in application of legal repair works
• Ability to communicate with customers and be a good advocate of Orbit and its values
• Ability to effectively manage a technical caseload within target deadlines
• Ability to travel
• Willing and able to participate in the out of hours emergency rota

Desirable skills

• HND/C Building with demonstrable post qualification experience or BSc Building with post qualification experience
• Working knowledge of the building industry codes of practice, measured term and building forms of contract, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and Statutory requirements applicable to the industry

Why Orbit?

Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.

Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us.

A rewarding experience that works for you

We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.

A place to progress

From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow.

For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.

A purpose to feel proud of

We’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.

Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.

How we hire

We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

• Online application
• Interview(s)
• Decision and offer

We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.