Maintenance Surveyor

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.

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People Interactions :

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Requirements

Requirements : Fully trained and qualified building surveyor Based in the North Yorkshire Area