Building Surveyor - Diagnostics

To deal with repair issue cases referred to them, diagnose the cause and arrange for works to be carried out. This will include the assessment of condensation cases and drafting reports for presentation tom the High Value Repair Panel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out building inspections as necessary to diagnose the cause of building defects, raise work orders using National Housing Federation Schedule of Rates or specifications as appropriate.

• To prepare reports relating to condensation in compliance with the LBI Condensation Protocol.

• To assist in the preparation of reports for senior managers, including those of a policy or strategic nature.

• To produce professional technical reports and present them to the High Value Repair Panel.

• To manage subsidence and structural failure cases in association with specialist external consultants.

• To assess alteration requests from tenants and leaseholders and complete paperwork in compliance with the process.

• To manage fire, flood or collision Insurance cases.

• To assist the Legal Disrepair and Diagnostics Manager in the development of policies and procedures relating tom the Repairs Service.

• Undertake Quality Assurance checks on works in progress or completed.

• Have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, Building Regulations and Codes of Practice.

• As and when required, attend meetings, including those held out of normal working hours.

• Understand the repair responsibilities of the Council in relation to Tenants and Leaseholders, including Leaseholder consultation requirements.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

HND/C Building with demonstrable post qualification experience of BSc Building and 2 years post qualification experience: Or

• Proven experience in Demonstrable Building surveying experience • Proven supervisory experience

Ability to effectively manage the technical workload of the Technical Quality Team

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITY

Ability to carry out surveys and diagnose defects in all types of Council owned properties

Ability to write and prepare specifications for repairs and maintenance work and major repairs and planned maintenance contracts.

Ability to prepare Bills of Quantity

Ability to prepare work programmes, estimates, value work in progress and issue variations.

Ability to prepare and certify interim and final payments to contractors.

Ability to administer contracts and supervise work in progress.

Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, in writing and face to face in small and large meetings.To include report writing to validate information for High Value Repair Panel, speaking at and chairing meetings, and writing client care letters following complaint investigation.

Ability to attend Council meetings and present technical reports as necessary, taking into account and adapting to the level of technical understanding of target audiences.