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Are you and qualified surveyor with with experience delivering repairs and voids services within social housing?

Our client is looking for a Technical Surveyor to join the repairs team based in West London.

The Role:

* To work with contractors, consultant partners, colleagues and residents to deliver the full range of repairs, maintenance and voids services that provides value for money and is in line with the Asset Management Strategy

Key responsibilities:

* Deliver repairs, maintenance and stock investment contracts for all housing types

* Inspect day to day repair problems as required

* Undertake diagnosis of defects and repairs for void properties

* Commission/procure and project manage works to void properties

* Assist in the procurement of contracts in respect of both responsive and major repairs

* Lead, as appropriate, inspections pre-work, during work and post-completion including liaison with residents to manage expectations and ensure continuous improvement in service delivery

* Support in diagnostic of defects and repairs and the management of works relating to disrepair and damp and mould cases

* Take action to ensure any want of repair is not escalated to become claims of disrepair

* Contribute to a regular programme of compliance testing

What We’re Looking For:

* Relevant building or surveying qualification

* Technical member of RICS (TechRICS) or relevant construction qualification (desirable)

* Working knowledge or building regulations, landlord and tenant law, party wall legislation and practice and emerging trends in building law and practice, including health & safety legislation

* Knowledge of housing, Housing Law and the regulatory framework

* Knowledge of repairs and maintenance in the context of social housing

* Sound knowledge of building maintenance services

* Ability to prepare cost estimates, specification and assist in the preparation of tenders and contract documents

* Knowledge and understanding of the diverse lifestyles and needs of residents

* Knowledge and understanding of landlord and tenants issues arising from leasehold properties

* Good communication, liaison and report writing skills

* Excellent organisation and record keeping skills

* Ability to effectively plan workload and follow up outstanding tasks

* Relevant experience in a maintenance and responsive repairs capacity

Qualifications Required:

* Relevant building or surveying qualification

* Technical member of RICS (TechRICS) or relevant construction qualification is desirable Knowledge and Skills Required

For further information please contact Michelle on (phone number removed)

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Ltd who are operating as a recruitment agency and business.

Greenacre Recruitment are committed to providing employment opportunities from a diverse and inclusive candidate talent pool. We believe diversity drives innovation.

If you feel you have what it takes to fulfil this role, but are worried about any perceived barriers that might hold you back from applying, please contact us for an informal chat about your requirements and we will do our best to assist