Senior Disrepair Surveyor

Are you a Disrepair Surveyor, looking to take your next step into a Senior role?
My client has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Disrepair Surveyor to join their Property Services Team on a permanent basis.
The successful applicant will be the technical expert, providing inspection reports and solutions to problems and defects.

Responsibilities:

• Be the technical expert alongside the Disrepair Surveying Manager providing advice and support to colleagues and other teams
• Provide full technical support to legal department in respect of disrepair or legal claims received. Attend court as a subject matter expert witness should a claim get to court
• Provide technical support to a variety of multi-disciplined projects which are delivered by our in-house teams and external approved contractors ensuring the business maintains compliance with its statutory obligations and meets its customer expectations.
• Inspect and assess any repair requests and defects where an immediate repair may not be appropriate, and technical advice is required to identify and advise on appropriate solutions.
• Investigate technical defects or cases of disrepair as required, to include inspection of the property and provide written Housing Conditions reports as appropriate.
• Provide technical maintenance advice to support business decisions, including liaising with operations managers, supervisors, trade staff, sub-contractors, external contractors or consultants.
• Obtain quotations (when required) for repairs and/or specialist works from sub-contractors keeping aligned to Financial regulations.
• Technical approval of Disabled Facility Grant applications and the associated works, including progress and post inspection of site and completed works.
• Carry out property inspections to assess component replacement dates and advice regarding inclusion of works within Planned Maintenance Programmes.

• Chartered status (MRICS)
• Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline
• Proven experience in property surveying, asset management, or building consultancy
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, construction standards, and health & safety legislation