Reactive Repairs Works Surveyor - Housing Assets
| Posting date: | 13 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | per hour PAYE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | EXETER, Devon, EX2 8FD |
| Company: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Exeter TCL 5247450 |
Summary
What's involved with this role:
Interim Reactive Repairs Works Surveyor - Housing Assets
Reference no: Exeter TCL 5247450
Pay rate: £35.00 per hour PAYE
Hours per week: 37 Monday to Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 3 months
City: EXETER, Devon
A Reactive Repairs Works Surveyor is required to carry out surveys and identify required responsive repairs and voids works to the Council’s housing stock, communal and environmental areas and assist with the ongoing management of the HRA investment programme. To prepare work schedules, raise orders and instruct contractors and oversee and monitor contractor performance and Contracts – including Contract Terms intervention as required. Undertake a full range of pre and post surveying services including project management, quality and cost control, for projects that form part of the capital and revenue investment programme. Knowledge and experience of HHSRS and damp and mould issues in housing is required for this role.
Key responsibilities:
Carry out surveys and inspections of Council housing stock and communal areas for repairs and improvements, stock condition, dilapidations, and condition surveys (including voids) – identifying Decent Homes failures as applicable.
Assist the Reactive Maintenance Lead in the preparation and development of Contract documents and tender submission evaluation processes.
Assist in the appointment of contractors as necessary to meet the aims of the service following the Council’s procurement policy and procedure.
Manage contracts to ensure they meet agreed standards, timescales and budget and assist, instruct and advise contractors on site on matters related to quality control, and the interpretation of contract documents.
Contribute to pre-contract site and other meetings and make regular visits to site during project delivery and on completion to ensure that works are to a high standard and represent good value.
Assess and issue variation orders and agree interim and final payments and recommend for authorisation.
Monitor contractor performance and customer satisfaction – implement recovery strategies as required.
Undertake risk assessments in accordance with the Housing Health & Safety Rating System, and continually monitor Contractors Method Statements and oversee revisions as required.
Adhere to the current Health and Safety regulations and the Council’s policies and procedures and ensure contractors and suppliers comply with all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and contractual obligations.
Identify possible materials containing asbestos, arrange testing and removal of asbestos from vacant and occupied properties in accordance with the relevant legislation.
Prepare reports on the progress of projects, site activities and all other related matters and escalate issues to enable effective decision making.
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If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Other “Essential Requirements” – Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items:
Qualifications:
HNC or equivalent qualification in a construction field, plus a further period of relevant practical experience to demonstrate competence in the field.
Building ONC, CIOB/RICS, ideally chartered surveyor or equivalent desirable.
A professional qualification in the field of activity or equivalent substantial experience – desirable.
Experience & Knowledge:
Knowledge and experience of HHSRS and damp and mould issues in housing essential.
Experience of supervision of contractors/ sub-contractors working within agreed timescales. Ability to prevent exploitation or manipulation of a contract.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety issues and requirements related to the Construction Industry.
Minimum of 12 months recent experience in a similar role or context and ideally within a public sector organisation.
Skills & Abilities:
Good organisational and problem-solving skills and a “can-do” attitude to problem solving.
Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively to ensure work objectives and deadlines are met.
Ability to manage difficult conversations with empathy and understanding.
Ability to provide written reports, including embedded photographs and ability to create and make presentation material.
Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages or equivalent (e.g. G Suite).
***Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the job role to help support your application (and help us to help you!) – please give full details within your CV document.
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Job Ref: Exeter TCL 5247450
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