Reactive Repairs Works Surveyor

3 months on-going contract, Inside IR35

Exeter

Job Purpose

• 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.


• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with relevant statutory legislation (including Planning and Building Control) and regulations and in line with the Council's procurement policies and procedures.


• Work with Reactive Maintenance Lead to procure projects in compliance with procurement legislation, Section 20 processes and to meet leaseholder expectations.

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.


• To 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.


• To 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.


• To 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


• Contribute to management reports on a regular basis to understand the impact and cost of disruption in the service and come up with ways to improve delivery and achieve value for money.


• Provide information as required by the Reactive Maintenance Lead regarding individual project performance or for the purpose of answering specific questions.

Knowledge

• HHSRS

If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk