Building Surveyor / Property Surveyor

Building Surveyor / Property Surveyor
Location: Central London (London Local Authority)
Rate: £300 per day (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Temporary / Contract

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Job Overview:
A London Local Authority is seeking a skilled and experienced Building Surveyor/Property Surveyor to join their team on a contract basis. This role will focus on managing repairs and cyclical maintenance across a diverse portfolio of properties, ensuring high standards of service delivery and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Area Repairs Manager to develop systems for regular inspections of external and communal areas, identifying the need for reactive repairs and maintenance.
• Manage the local delivery of the repairs term partnering contract, ensuring all work complies with contractual requirements and quality standards.
• Provide technical support to the housing team, ensuring that works are programmed and completed based on urgency and priority.
• Ensure the Council’s Health & Safety Policy is fully implemented for residents, staff, and contractors, offering expert advice on health and safety law as it applies to construction.
• Provide leadership within the housing portfolio, working collaboratively with Members, stakeholders, and partners to meet the council’s objectives.
• Oversee and ensure that all reactive repairs are carried out to a high standard, and that service delivery meets contract expectations.
• Effectively manage complaints and resolve disrepair claims, ensuring issues are thoroughly documented.
• Conduct post inspections of building structures, resident in-dwelling repairs, communal areas, and estate grounds.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Excellent understanding of building pathology.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in responsive repairs, ideally within a housing environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Methodical, reliable, and detail-oriented.

Skills Required:

• Strong problem-solving ability, with the capacity to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills to manage reports and documentation accurately.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams.