Void Surveyor

Void Surveyor needed in Lambeth, £160.97 per day PAYE - Reference: RQ1406073

To ensure an effective surveying service is provided for Housing Services in a number of key areas in accordance with specifications, procedures and legislation; which include but is not exclusive to the following:

• Delivery and monitoring of a Planned & Cyclical Maintenance programme for a geographical housing area.
• Provision of surveying services including the delivery of works and services programmes and projects to time, cost and quality.
• Undertake physical pre-inspections of client stock in tenanted and communal locations.
• Identification and accurate diagnosis of complex repairs for occupied and void properties, ensuring all works are completed in a timely and effective manner to prevent unnecessary financial loss to the client in disrepair claims.
• Work closely with Disrepair Case managers and undertake inspections and write specifications relating to new disrepair claims under Section 11.
• Provision of precise specification of repairs of a complex and technical nature to a professional standard for repairs relating to structural defects.
• Ensure appropriate and effective consultation with residents.
• Liaison with and efficient monitoring of repair contractors.
• Devising and recommending cost effective solutions to repair problems.
• Undertake quality checks and Post Inspections of completed works orders when selected.
• Apply “Safeguarding” principles when visiting resident’s homes, ensuring any concerns about vulnerable residents and children are reported via Housing Staff or Social Services.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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