Assistant Repairs Coordinator - Housing

1. To create, deliver and continually improve financial and contractual control of projects in order to achieve the Departmental and Corporate Objectives.

2. To utilise the existing business control procedures and engender/encourage improvements wherever practicable.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities:

1. To carry out condition surveys on listed buildings to get a better understanding of the level of repairs required, including recording defects with the understanding of proposed designs, cost implications and feasibility of repairs (elevations, roofs, windows, external walls, room data sheets, historic features, etc.).

2. To assist the Quality Manager in advising on any queries from construction and commercial teams regarding repairs that may arise once soft stripping/demolition is carried out.

3. To carry out setting-out of proposed floor and service plans within buildings to be retained, evaluating the design and gathering information in an appropriate manner to inform the design team of any concerns or alterations that may be beneficial.

4. Work with the Quality Manager in his regular site visits to assess progress and quality of the work being carried out on site. Help produce the resultant reports and prepare all paperwork in advance of the visit.

5. Similarly for the existing drainage to procure the CCTV drainage investigations having fully investigated physically the routes on site. Establishing those which are likely to be retained in the final scheme and therefore the full extent of the detailed investigation.

Experience Required:

1. To hold a recognised qualification in Building Surveying and/or Construction Management.

2. To have a basic, practical and demonstrable knowledge of Building Surveying, CAD and Construction practises.

3. To have a basic, practical and demonstrable knowledge of construction methodology.

4. To have a basic understanding of the various types of construction contracts. Is this necessary?

5. To have an indepth understanding and appreciation of the importance of Health & Safety.

6. To be financially aware (cost management).

7. To be computer literate i.e. Word, Excel, Email, AutoCAD, Bluebeam.