Candidate required: Disrepair Surveying Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Industry: Construction Professionals South
Location: Hampshire
The role & about the client:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Disrepair Surveying Manager to join our team within a leading social housing company in Hampshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional with a strong background in property surveying and disrepair management to lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring that our housing stock meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and tenant satisfaction.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Leading a team of Surveyors, and to be the technical expert in all property related surveying duties, providing expert knowledge of all policies, legislation & regulations, across the business e.g. Planning permission, Building Regs, Asbestos regulations.
2. Ability to prepare an inspection report that complies with Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules. Attending court to provide evidence representing our client as an expert witness in legal disrepair matters. To provide a strong knowledgeable explanation of the inspection reports.
3. Stay informed about changes in legislation and industry standards affecting social housing landlords. Disseminating any change to ensure all inspections and works are undertaken to the appropriate standards through to completion; to the wider surveying function.
4. Lead and manage the wider surveying team; to ensure all inspections and works are undertaken to the appropriate standards through to completion developing the team to enhance their knowledge and skills to undertake the required works.
5. Ensure that the quality of our assets are maintained and improved in accordance with all our clients business strategies. Through oversight of all surveying inspections including, technical defects which would include a full Housing Conditions reports.
6. Undertake escalated project management of complex property issues, disputes disrepair or complaints as required to include producing technical reports and / or specifications to bring the property back to a decent home standard. To include minor and major adaptations works.
The ideal candidate:
1. Relevant degree or HND / HNC level in Building Surveying or equivalent construction related qualification.
2. Demonstrable experience of being an expert witness in legal disrepair matters.
3. RICS qualified or relevant extensive experience related to legal disrepair management and Environment Health Officer.
4. Fully conversant with Housing Health and Safety Rating System and requisite legislation.
5. Proven knowledge and experience in building maintenance and/or building surveying.
6. Demonstrable ability to diagnose a wide range of complex maintenance issues.
7. Demonstrate excellent standards of customer services and effective interpersonal skills.
8. Possess a commercially astute approach with a focus on obtaining value for money.
The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants and are committed to an inclusive environment for all.
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