Senior Repairs Surveyor

Job Description

Job Title : Senior Repairs Surveyor
Job Category : Housing
Location : Unit 2a, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £20.98

Carry out specialist property maintenance surveys to mitigate the risk to the Council from housing legal disrepair claims, delivering specialist professional expertise, knowledge and deliver building pathology assessments of defects, and specify and quality check works required to rectify faults in line with legislation and Best Practice.

Knowledge
Understand the principles of data protection.
Principles of good customer service. Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislation and requirements.
Detailed and up-to-date knowledge of all property related statutory responsibilities,
Government Policy, Regulatory Requirements, approved Codes of Practice, and guidance.
Sound working knowledge of the Building Regulations.
Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of equality issues and legislation.

Experience
A demonstrable track record and consistent achievement at professional level within an
organisation of comparable scope and complexity.
Significant experience in undertaking property related building pathology surveys.

Qualifications / Registrations / Certifications
A level or equivalent qualification and relevant surveying/construction professional qualification or experience.
Evidence of continuing development of professional and managerial skills, e.g. through
training, qualification and/or experience.

Skills
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office.
Political sensitivity and commitment to public service ethos.
Flexibility and ability to multi-task.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Problem solving & decision making.