Repairs Surveyor in North London

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association, who are looking to appoint a Repairs Surveyor on a temporary basis.

This will be a full-time position covering North London and surrounding areas. It is fully hybrid and the rate is negotiable upon experience.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of housing maintenance and have been in a previous role.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

Support the Senior Repairs Surveyor in the efficient and effective delivery of maintenance in the region, to include all aspects of responsive, cyclical and major repairs to tenanted and void properties

Diagnose maintenance requirements to the housing stock and ensure that the quality of the works delivered by contractors is to an acceptable standard

Support the in the achievement of key performance targets in the region

Maintained the quality and effectiveness of services to the association’s tenants

Delivered a local minor adaptations service, within agreed budgets

Certified that contractors provide value for money through checking of invoices and valuations ensure Operating Procedures are followed

Ensured contractors works is delivered in line with CDM regulations

Provided technical support and undertake site inspection on regional properties in timescale outlined with the Operating Procedures

Ensure outstanding works orders are managed as per the Operating Procedures

Undertook a representative sample of repairs are inspected after completion on all repairs and voids as directed

Updated Housing Management Asset System immediately following planned works installations

Acted on customer complaints and resolve at appropriate level and also act on negative customer feedback and resolve quality issues

Experience required:

Experience dealing with damp, mould and condensation
Experience communicating with service users, staff and other agencies

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

Knowledge of housing maintenance, repair specifications, diagnosing defects and remedial works
Strong knowledge of social housing management
Knowledge of housing / property management systems (Northgate or similar)

Rewards and Benefits:

Fully hybrid working
Mileage

Working hours:

35 hours per week
Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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