Building Surveyor

Divisional Manager – Asset Management, Property Services & Compliance
MMP Consultancy is currently seeking Building Surveyor for an East London public sector housing organisation. £45,628 per annum.
About the role To be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the client's properties, carrying out inspections, diagnosis of defects and produce specifications for works and managing works to ensure they are completed to a high standard.Liaise with contractors and consultants to deliver repairs and planned works - overseeing and monitoring quality and cost.Act as lead on other areas of property management such as Aids and Adaptations, resident improvement requests, Party Wall matters, 3rd party requests to carry out work on our buildings/land etc.Provide technical advice to colleagues and deal with resident enquiries and complaints.Work with contractors, DLO and customers to improve the service delivery, using performance information, customer feedback to aid continuous improvement.Act as technical lead on void properties ensuring that voids are delivered to time and meet lettable standards.Ensure that all information, dates, notes, specs and pictures are all updated on the housing systems so that monthly reports can be run against it.Advise on the health and safety aspects of remedial works and buildingsConsider and approve variations, quotes and proposals from contractors in line with delegated authoritiesKeep residents updated and informed on the progress of their repairs or worksWork with other colleagues in the Property Team, customer service team and housing team, customer resolutions and estates to ensure efficient ways of working are practiced and cross departmental cooperation results in improved service delivery.Extensive experience in delivering repairs/voids service for social housing.Detailed Knowledge and understanding of pre and post-inspection processes, building pathology and repairs techniques.Preferred Qualifications in Surveying, Construction or BuildingDetailed Knowledge and understanding of pre and post-inspection processes, building pathology and repairs techniques.If you aren't interested but know of somebody who might be, please feel free to forward the details of this role.
The Role: The main focus of this role is to complete damp and mould and disrepair surveys, identifying building defects, and completing any further investigations to accurately diagnose and rectify any faults including damp remediation.this will involve specifying works for our DLO as well as managing contractors to ensure all works are completed to a high standard and in good time.They will need to produce high quality condition reports of each property that our solicitors can rely on in court and be willing to appear in court as a witness if required.This role will also involve supporting our team of Response Surveyors by completing comprehensive damp investigations in problematic properties, providing advice and training to other members of the team and handling complaints.An expertise in building pathology and experience in damp investigations will be a big asset in this role as would excellent customer care skills to help us manage these difficult cases.They won't be alone; they'll be working with two other Disrepair Surveyors and between them will complete surveys across the group.We are looking to base this role in Hampshire/Wiltshire, however there may be a requirement to travel further into our operating regions which include, Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.Strong working knowledge of Disrepair legislation, the Landlord Tenancy act 1985, Homes for Habitation and HHSRS assessments. Skills & Abilities.The Role: To carry out and oversee procurement of works in accordance with my clients policiesMaintain a scrutiny on works in progress ensuring that work conforms to current regulations and specifications.Provide the appropriate level of support in the supervision, training and management of staff.Where appropriate establish programmes of work ensuring that repairs arising are carried out in accordance with priorities and with the minimum of delay and inconvenience to the tenant/leaseholder/owner.Deal with enquiries and complaints made by customers, advise and deal sympathetically with them, ensuring adequate consultation and liaison.Respond to complaints and members enquiries within prescribed time scales and produce reports and place all appropriate orders as required.Maintain accurate records of all surveys and inspections including dates and relevant observations and instructions given at the time and in accordance with recognised procedures.Carry out procurement of works as and when required, oversee other technical staff arranging procurement of work ensuring that in all cases relevant documentation is kept to show procedures have been followed and that transparency and probity of the procedure can be shown.Organise and contribute effectively in the training and motivation of new and existing staff, maintain suitable records concerning progress and ensure that staff managed are aware of current procedures, practices and instructions.Prepare specification, schedules of work and any cost/estimates where required and ensure that all works orders/contracts comply with appropriate legislation, codes of practice, British/European standards the Councils/Clietns Standing Orders and Financial Regulations.Carry out checks on works undertaken by contractors ensuring that work conforms to specifications, quality standards and safe working practices.Supervise and liaise with contractors verify and evaluate any contractual variations prior to final authorisation for payment.To carry out and oversee procurement of works in accordance with my clients policiesMaintain a scrutiny on works in progress ensuring that work conforms to current regulations and specifications.Provide the appropriate level of support in the supervision, training and management of staff.Job Purpose: Where appropriate establish programmes of work ensuring that repairs arising are carried out in accordance with priorities and with the minimum of delay and inconvenience to the tenant/leaseholder/owner.Deal with enquiries and complaints made by customers, advise and deal sympathetically with them, ensuring adequate consultation and liaison.Respond to complaints and members enquiries within prescribed time scales and produce reports and place all appropriate orders as required.Maintain accurate records of all surveys and inspections including dates and relevant observations and instructions given at the time and in accordance with recognised procedures.Carry out procurement of works as and when required, oversee other technical staff arranging procurement of work ensuring that in all cases relevant documentation is kept to show procedures have been followed and that transparency and probity of the procedure can be shown.Organise and contribute effectively in the training and motivation of new and existing staff, maintain suitable records concerning progress and ensure that staff managed are aware of current procedures, practices and instructions.Prepare specification, schedules of work and any cost/estimates where required and ensure that all works orders/contracts comply with appropriate legislation, codes of practice, British/European standards the Councils/Clietns Standing Orders and Financial Regulations.Carry out checks on works undertaken by contractors ensuring that work conforms to specifications, quality standards and safe working practices.Supervise and liaise with contractors verify and evaluate any contractual variations prior to final authorisation for payment.The post holder, depending on the team speciality, will be responsible for special projects, disrepair, estate improvement, asbestos management and minor works OR reactive and planned repairs, voids and fire damage.The post holder will take the lead in areas for which the team is responsible and will include coaching other members of the team.The post holder may be required to work evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays, in order to ensure consultation and service requirements are met.To undertake Health & Safety inspections and evaluate outcomes for the whole team, and ensure any works necessary are carried out.To ensure that day-to-day and responsive repairs, including the appointment diaries, are managed and executed to provide both a good service to the customer as well as ensuring value for money. To effectively monitor and control expenditure against budget and to provide statistical analysis. To liaise directly with the council's preferred contractors.To ensure that all works are supervised and undertaken in accordance with contract specifications, London Borough of Newham's procedures, Health &Safety (including gas safety) Regulations and the Control of Asbestos Regulations2012.To affect the leaks procedure, including liaising with the Legal Section to initiate enforcement action.To assist with the contract documentation for invitations to tender, examine tenders and recommend contractors for appointment, using expert knowledge.To act as client in relation to technical consultants, challenging practices and costs where necessaryTo prepare project programmes, structural reports, feasibility studies, scheme specifications and tenders for capital and revenue programme schemes, including environmental works. To manage small project teams that involves other stakeholders within the council.To maintain records and contribute to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive stock database via regular stock condition surveys and or H&S inspections and make recommendations as necessary Title: Property Surveyor (Damp & Mould)
Rate: £350 Per Day
Location: East London


The Role: You will be part of a team responsible for providing a building repair and voids service ensuring that it is undertaken in accordance with our NEC3 term service contract including all contractor payments and undertaking all appropriate audits.The team assists us in meeting our purposes which are, to maintain and improve our properties, ensure the right repair is carried out at the right time and provide suitable homes when needed.You will be surveying our assets, updating stock data, assessing the condition of our assets, evaluating and diagnosing what work is required, assessing the best options to carry out the work, issuing repairs and managing a varied range of planned repair projects. We maintain a varied housing stock including a diverse range of corporate, operational, commercial and community assets.Repair projects that you may carry out and supervise include decorations to external and communal areas, cladding, fire upgrading work, window replacement, re-roofing, electrical work, extensions, and structural repairs.The value of individual projects you will be responsible for managing will be up to £50,000, although typically you will undertake schemes that will have a contract value of £15,000. You will support and deputise for the Building Repairs Manager to ensure the building repairs team have capacity to effectively manage all demands received by utilising all the resources available including developing apprentices and surveyors.You will manage apprentices and/or surveyors supporting the team to provide a repairs service including support management of day to day repairs, DFG works, GRA assets, complaints and legal claims, You will liaise with customers and stakeholders regarding the repairs and maintenance service, investigating complaints and disrepair claims as appropriate. Stakeholders include residents, leaseholders, local councillors, building users and other section heads and you will have responsibility for managing the repairs service and developing relationships with specific delegated stakeholders.You will manage the repairs and maintenance of the assets you are responsible for and ensure that we have accurate stock data information as appropriate. You will assess the condition of the assets, use measures to assess the effectiveness of the service, identify planned maintenance projects and prioritise demands to inform planned programmes of work..The Role: The main focus of this role is to complete damp and mould and disrepair surveys, identifying building defects, and completing any further investigations to accurately diagnose and rectify any faults including damp remediation.this will involve specifying works for our DLO as well as managing contractors to ensure all works are completed to a high standard and in good time.They will need to produce high quality condition reports of each property that our solicitors can rely on in court and be willing to appear in court as a witness if required.This role will also involve supporting our team of Response Surveyors by completing comprehensive damp investigations in problematic properties, providing advice and training to other members of the team and handling complaints.An expertise in building pathology and experience in damp investigations will be a big asset in this role as would excellent customer care skills to help us manage these difficult cases.They won't be alone; they'll be working with two other Disrepair Surveyors and between them will complete surveys across the group.We are looking to base this role in Hampshire/Wiltshire, however there may be a requirement to travel further into our operating regions which include, Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.Strong working knowledge of Disrepair legislation, the Landlord Tenancy act 1985, Homes for Habitation and HHSRS assessments. Skills & Abilities.The Role: To carry out and oversee procurement of works in accordance with my clients policiesMaintain a scrutiny on works in progress ensuring that work conforms to current regulations and specifications.Provide the appropriate level of support in the supervision, training and management of staff.Where appropriate establish programmes of work ensuring that repairs arising are carried out in accordance with priorities and with the minimum of delay and inconvenience to the tenant/leaseholder/owner.Deal with enquiries and complaints made by customers, advise and deal sympathetically with them, ensuring adequate consultation and liaison.Respond to complaints and members enquiries within prescribed time scales and produce reports and place all appropriate orders as required.Maintain accurate records of all surveys and inspections including dates and relevant observations and instructions given at the time and in accordance with recognised procedures.Carry out procurement of works as and when required, oversee other technical staff arranging procurement of work ensuring that in all cases relevant documentation is kept to show procedures have been followed and that transparency and probity of the procedure can be shown.Organise and contribute effectively in the training and motivation of new and existing staff, maintain suitable records concerning progress and ensure that staff managed are aware of current procedures, practices and instructions.Prepare specification, schedules of work and any cost/estimates where required and ensure that all works orders/contracts comply with appropriate legislation, codes of practice, British/European standards the Councils/Clietns Standing Orders and Financial Regulations.Carry out checks on works undertaken by contractors ensuring that work conforms to specifications, quality standards and safe working practices.Supervise and liaise with contractors verify and evaluate any contractual variations prior to final authorisation for payment.To carry out and oversee procurement of works in accordance with my clients policiesMaintain a scrutiny on works in progress ensuring that work conforms to current regulations and specifications.Provide the appropriate level of support in the supervision, training and management of staff.Job Purpose: Where appropriate establish programmes of work ensuring that repairs arising are carried out in accordance with priorities and with the minimum of delay and inconvenience to the tenant/leaseholder/owner.Deal with enquiries and complaints made by customers, advise and deal sympathetically with them, ensuring adequate consultation and liaison.Respond to complaints and members enquiries within prescribed time scales and produce reports and place all appropriate orders as required.Maintain accurate records of all surveys and inspections including dates and relevant observations and instructions given at the time and in accordance with recognised procedures.Carry out procurement of works as and when required, oversee other technical staff arranging procurement of work ensuring that in all cases relevant documentation is kept to show procedures have been followed and that transparency and probity of the procedure can be shown.Organise and contribute effectively in the training and motivation of new and existing staff, maintain suitable records concerning progress and ensure that staff managed are aware of current procedures, practices and instructions.Prepare specification, schedules of work and any cost/estimates where required and ensure that all works orders/contracts comply with appropriate legislation, codes of practice, British/European standards the Councils/Clietns Standing Orders and Financial Regulations.Carry out checks on works undertaken by contractors ensuring that work conforms to specifications, quality standards and safe working practices.Supervise and liaise with contractors verify and evaluate any contractual variations prior to final authorisation for payment.The post holder, depending on the team speciality, will be responsible for special projects, disrepair, estate improvement, asbestos management and minor works OR reactive and planned repairs, voids and fire damage.The post holder will take the lead in areas for which the team is responsible and will include coaching other members of the team.The post holder may be required to work evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays, in order to ensure consultation and service requirements are met.To undertake Health & Safety inspections and evaluate outcomes for the whole team, and ensure any works necessary are carried out.To ensure that day-to-day and responsive repairs, including the appointment diaries, are managed and executed to provide both a good service to the customer as well as ensuring value for money. To effectively monitor and control expenditure against budget and to provide statistical analysis. To liaise directly with the council's preferred contractors.To ensure that all works are supervised and undertaken in accordance with contract specifications, London Borough of Newham's procedures, Health &Safety (including gas safety) Regulations and the Control of Asbestos Regulations2012.To affect the leaks procedure, including liaising with the Legal Section to initiate enforcement action.To assist with the contract documentation for invitations to tender, examine tenders and recommend contractors for appointment, using expert knowledge.To act as client in relation to technical consultants, challenging practices and costs where necessaryTo prepare project programmes, structural reports, feasibility studies, scheme specifications and tenders for capital and revenue programme schemes, including environmental works. To manage small project teams that involves other stakeholders within the council.To maintain records and contribute to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive stock database via regular stock condition surveys and or H&S inspections and make recommendations as necessary Title: Property Surveyor (Damp & Mould)
Rate: £350 Per Day
Location: East London


The Role: You will be part of a team responsible for providing a building repair and voids service ensuring that it is undertaken in accordance with our NEC3 term service contract including all contractor payments and undertaking all appropriate audits.The team assists us in meeting our purposes which are, to maintain and improve our properties, ensure the right repair is carried out at the right time and provide suitable homes when needed.You will be surveying our assets, updating stock data, assessing the condition of our assets, evaluating and diagnosing what work is required, assessing the best options to carry out the work, issuing repairs and managing a varied range of planned repair projects. We maintain a varied housing stock including a diverse range of corporate, operational, commercial and community assets.Repair projects that you may carry out and supervise include decorations to external and communal areas, cladding, fire upgrading work, window replacement, re-roofing, electrical work, extensions, and structural repairs.The value of individual projects you will be responsible for managing will be up to £50,000, although typically you will undertake schemes that will have a contract value of £15,000. You will support and deputise for the Building Repairs Manager to ensure the building repairs team have capacity to effectively manage all demands received by utilising all the resources available including developing apprentices and surveyors.You will manage apprentices and/or surveyors supporting the team to provide a repairs service including support management of day to day repairs, DFG works, GRA assets, complaints and legal claims, You will liaise with customers and stakeholders regarding the repairs and maintenance service, investigating complaints and disrepair claims as appropriate. Stakeholders include residents, leaseholders, local councillors, building users and other section heads and you will have responsibility for managing the repairs service and developing relationships with specific delegated stakeholders.You will manage the repairs and maintenance of the assets you are responsible for and ensure that we have accurate stock data information as appropriate. You will assess the condition of the assets, use measures to assess the effectiveness of the service, identify planned maintenance projects and prioritise demands to inform planned programmes of work..
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