Full Description
Our client is a South London local authority who are seeking an experienced Disrepair Officer for an initial 4 month contract.
You will be responsible for delivering strategic client side activity for the asset management service tackling statutory disrepair cases relating to the repairs service.
The client is seeking a qualified surveyor who is familiar with the Homes (fit for human habitation) Act 2018 who holds a full valid driving licence, must have a vehicle and hold a valid asbestos awareness certificate (needs to be evidenced via the pre-employment checks for the successful candidate).
An ability to provide a comprehensive specialised technical service ensuring that potential disrepairs, statutory nuisance, structural repairs and insurance claims against the council are dealt with professionally in accordance with procedures.
To engage with key stakeholders across the services on all levels to achieve a level of quality and consistency agreeing action to improve service delivery.
To supervise, provide instructions and guidance to internal/external contractor staff, working in a number of dispersed locations, to ensure that work is completed on time, to a high specification and is carried out in accordance with relevant Health and Safety standards.
A good standard of building pathology particularly around the issues of Dampness would be prudent.
A full job description is available upon request.