Our client, based in Middlesex, is currently recruiting for a Voids Surveyor on a 3- 6-month temporary contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position.

The ideal candidate will have experience working within social housing, hold a relevant NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and have their own vehicle with a full UK Driving License.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Ensuring void properties are inspected promptly and necessary works are efficiently recorded and actioned

• Dealing with a backlog of 150 void properties while overseeing the management of 25 void properties a month

• Communicating effectively across departments in order to identify key dates for handover and to ensure any needs of incoming customers are met, in-line with appropriate lettings standards

• Ensuring all compliance associated documents (Gas Safety Certificate, Electrical Safety Certificate, Asbestos Survey and EPC) are included in the pack and uploaded onto asset management database upon completion of works

• Carrying out full stock condition surveys (SCS) to occupied properties, void properties and communal areas

• Undertaking Housing Health, Safety Rating System (HHSRS) surveys, either as part of a stock condition survey or HHSRS specific survey, to occupied properties, void properties and communal areas

• Carrying out day to day inspections in collaboration with responsive team

Experience required:

• Well versed in managing and coordinating contractors and managing works to high standards and on time

• Experience of working in social housing

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Communicating with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders

• Producing accurate figure-work and data processing and reporting skills

• Assuming responsibility for budget monitoring and have and awareness of value for money

• Proficiently using IT systems and handheld technology to write reports and draw specifications

• Assessing appropriate courses of action in ensuring customer and property safety

• Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical people

• Demonstrating an understanding of good practice with regards to the procurement of building/maintenance works

• Advising and providing up to date knowledge of current building regulations and building standards.

• Being fully conversant with Health & Safety (including CDM), Building Safety Compliance legislation and Building Regulations and good practice

Rewards and Benefits:

• Attractive work setting

• 37 Days paid holiday

• Flexible working

• Car parking provided

• Simply health private wellbeing plan

• Free flu jobs

• Bike loans

• Interest free loans

Working hours:

• 36 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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