Job Description
3 months contract with local authority
The primary objective of this role is to provide comprehensive professional surveying services for properties owned by Tower Hamlets. This includes ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory standards and achieving industry best practices. The role also involves offering expert technical advice on building-related issues and acting as a specialist in maintaining and enhancing the housing stock.
Responsibilities :
- Conduct physical pre- and post-inspections of properties, communal areas, and external works, and issue work orders using the competitive schedule of rates.
- Apply knowledge of Maintenance Regulatory and Compliance Frameworks and LBTH Policy to resolve complex repair and disrepair cases.
- Manage basic contract tasks, including post-inspection evaluations, raising recalls, and collaborating with external contractors to build strong professional relationships.
- Oversee the progress of Buy Backs from reacquisition to letting.
- Lead joint site visits with contractors and other agencies as needed.
- Utilize the Northgate (SX3) repairs system and standard Microsoft IT packages such as Word and Excel.
- Provide technical advice to non-technical stakeholders, offering solutions and recommendations for complex repair issues like dampness and mold growth.
- Represent the Repairs Team and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in court when necessary.
Corporate Responsibilities :
Engage in stakeholder consultations, attend site meetings, supervise works, and liaise with repair contractors to issue and agree on instructions and variations.Draft repair and minor works programs and cost profiles.Ensure timely and accurate updates to relevant IT systems and databases.Prepare documentation for Party Wall Awards and conduct related negotiations.Uphold the London Borough of Tower Hamlets Values to achieve corporate aims and strategies.Comply with the council’s health, safety, and welfare at work policy.People Interactions :
Collaborate with various teams and stakeholders, including :London Borough of Tower Hamlets
TenantsDisrepair TeamDTD Repairs TeamLegal TeamDirector / Head of ServiceElected MembersFinanceHousing Management & Tenancy EnforcementMEARS Partner Contractor and SubcontractorsExternal Single Joint Experts & SurveyorsRequirements
Requirements : Fully trained and qualified building surveyor Based in the North Yorkshire Area