Job Details:
Salary range: GBP 54,684 : GBP 60,795 per annum
Work location: Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, Westminster, SW1E 6QP
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date:9 February 2025
Contact details for Informal discussion: Anees Khan, Building Inspector on Us:
THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF KATE'S PASSION FOR NUMBERS AND PEOPLE.
Housing in Westminster City Council is a world of extraordinary stories. Where dedicated and compassionate professionals bring everything to their work.
Take Kate, an absolute wizard at managing housing asset data for our annual GBP 50m capital programme. Kate's an inspiration to her team. Now a senior manager, she first joined as a college leaver in finance. Through Westminster's encouragement, as well as her own hard work and determination, she's gained professional qualifications and taken on a series of increasingly stretching roles.
Today, we depend on Kate's analytical powers to keep track of the condition of over 21,000 of our tenanted and leasehold homes : from roofs and windows to kitchens and bathrooms. Kate's committed to achieving the Decent Homes Standard for all our tenants and a high standard for all our leaseholders. Her passion is numbers but, because she grew up in social housing, she also understands the human stories behind the data.
More than that she understands the disruption renewal work entails. So when an elderly resident's family mentioned that their mother needed not just a new kitchen, but adaptations to her bathroom, Kate got right on to it. She co:ordinated with colleagues to assess the resident's disability needs.
Kate's worked hard to ensure our routine external and internal stock condition surveys pick up on repairs and health and safety issues at the same time. And, by recognising patterns in the data that's gathered, she makes a vital contribution to forward planning for large:scale capital renewal works.
The Role:
As a Building Surveyor (Void Work), you can make your own powerful contribution to our mission: to ensure residents across Westminster have the very best. Both are important positions in helping to make sure we meet our targets for providing temporary accommodation that meets residents' needs for a safe, secure and warm home. The provision of stable and affordable housing is a challenge across London. It's one that you'll help our Borough meet head:on.
Our housing portfolio is significant, with around 22,000 homes. There's scope to make a big difference. With a range of void works at various stages of construction across Westminster, you'll enjoy the challenge of managing multiple projects at once. You'll visit sites regularly and produce progress reports. Targets and deadlines can be urgent, so you'll be ready to adapt and prioritise to make sure we deliver for people. Great communication will be key to your success : from briefing contractors, through to arranging joint visits with colleagues in the Housing team and making are their requirements are included in the scope of works.
Your portfolio of responsibilities will span safety assurance, pre:void work checks, post:void work reviews, compliance and risk management, as well as acquisition support. Our hybrid system means you can work two or three days a week at home. With all staff in the office together every Wednesday, it's easy to tap into a wealth of diverse experience and perspectives. You'll discover a supportive and welcoming environment in which you'll be supported in your day:to:day activities and in the development of your career. We champion your long:term ambitions through training and development, including regular CPD events.
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Job Description for more information.
About You:
A proactive individual with a flair for analytical thinking, you have the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast:paced environment. MRICS or MCIOB qualified, with a valid UK building inspection certificat