Interim Surveyor - Voids, Aids and Adaptations

Description

Interim Surveyor - Voids, Aids and Adaptations

Temporary, Full Time

£400.00 per day (umbrella)

Location: Basildon

Vivid Resourcing is delighted to be supporting Basildon Borough Council in recruiting an Interim Surveyor to undertake Voids and Aids and Adaptations surveys initially on a 6-month basis. Please note this role is being offered on a hybrid basis.

The Role

The role is within the Asset Investment department of Basildon Borough Council (BBC) and is responsible for ensuring that BBC empty properties are inspected, assessed and brought up to the required lettable standard, while existing homes are adapted where necessary to help tenants with disabilities, mobility difficulties or other long term needs to live safely and independently.

Key deliverables

* Undertake void inspections identifying repairs, defects, damage and improvements required.

* Specify and prepare schedules of work required to bring the property up to the agreed lettable standard.

* Prioritise works based on property demand.

* Assess adaptations requirements and feasibility using recommendations from OT assessments.

* Liaise with all relevant parties to agree scope of works and co-ordinate delivery.

* Inspect completed adaptations to ensure works meet the agreed specification and are suitable for the intended use.

* Raise works orders using the schedule of rates ensuring work represents value for money and remains within delegated budgets.

* Monitor contractors to ensure work is completed within target timescale, to the required specification and cost.

* Undertake inspections during works to check workmanship and any defects are dealt with.

* Co-ordinate with the Allocations & Lettings team to ensure that properties are ready for letting as quickly as possible.

The experience you will bring

* HND in Building Surveying or a related discipline

* Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIOB, RICS.

* IOSH or NEBOSH certificate in health & safety

* Experience of inspecting residential properties and specifying repair or refurbishment works

* Experience of assessing aids and adaptations requirements and feasibility

* Ability to prepare accurate schedules of work and cost estimates

* Experience of monitoring contractors to ensure work is completed within specification, by target date and budget. xjnqpsq

* Ability to liaise effectively with residents and stakeholders and possesses good written, numerical and IT skills.

* Experience of using works order systems

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