Stock Condition Surveyor

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Stock Condition Surveyor to join a Local Authority based in Kingston, Surrey. This will be a interim position paying £350p/d Umbrella.

Main Purpose of Job

My clients vision is that it has a national reputation as one of the very best places to live and work. The post holder will have a major contribution to make to the delivery of the Council's strategic priorities by contributing to the effective planned and responsive repairs and maintenance of RBK Housing and Garage stock.

The position of Stock Condition Surveyor will undertake a variety of Stock Condition Surveys pertaining to the effective management of dwellings, communal areas, garages and void properties. The post will be dexterous such that the post holders are able to apply their experience, skills and abilities to any of the following activities.

Delivery of repairs to HRA dwellings
Delivery of repairs to HRA communal areas
Delivery of repairs to garages
Delivery of Aids and Adaptations works
Delivery of Health & Safety Estate Inspections
Accurate systematic diagnosis of causes and remedial works for dealing with damp and mould including wide range of diagnostic skillsMAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES OF JOB

Communications

Seeks, listens to and responds to the views and ideas of staff and customers.
Encourages and actively engages in positive cross directorate communications and team working.
Ensures communication and the sharing of data between internal and external teams, organisations and networks so that more opportunities can be created and appropriate and timely checks and adjustments made to keep projects and programmes on track.Leadership

Achieve the best possible outcomes in all your undertakings.
Provide accurate technical advice and information as necessary on one or more areas of expertise within the service area
Ensure that your own technical knowledge is effectively transferred to team members and colleagues that have limited technical knowledge.
As a member of the team, contribute to the development of the wider Service area and other relevant workforce plans and strategies, in line with Council priorities.
Contribute to a highly motivated team that works together to achieve performance goals.
Builds strong working relationships between the team, other teams within the service area and all services.Technical/Operational

Strong diagnostic skills for the correct identification of the causes of damp and mould, including use of diagnostic equipment.
Able to write technical reports associated with Damp & Mould diagnosis
Ensure that all inspections are carried out in accordance with the Housing Health & Safety Rating and System (HHSRS).
Implement processes that improve the voids turnaround times within repairs.
A focused collaborative approach to working within a team and a wider community.
A positive approach to excellent customer service, care delivery and a commitment to quality.
Extensive knowledge of building repairs and maintenance.
Up to date knowledge of procedures, legislation and best practice related to repairs and property safety Knowledge of Building Regulations, planning procedures and other building related legislation and standards.
Knowledge of building pathology sufficient to interpret information gathered from inspections to formulate the necessary remedial/preventative actions and make recommendations for repair.
Knowledge of how buildings work, the systems within them and how fire behaviour can impact effectiveness and overall life safety in the building
Knowledge of the principles of building design and the key components of the building and their implications for maintenance and disseminate an awareness of fire (building) safety for all workstreams
Awareness of the various methods of housing construction and potential defects that may be identifiable.
Knowledge of all relevant and current Health and Safety legislation
Ability to accurately record the condition of the inspection and take quality focused photographs.Title: Stock Condition Surveyor

Day Rate: £350p/d Umbrella

Location: Kingston, Surrey