Stock Condition Surveyor
* Hourly rate: £35-£40 per hour.
* Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
* Job Type: Full-time, 37 hours per week
* Length of role: Initial 3 months.
Join our Housing Services team as a Stock Condition Surveyor, where you will be responsible for providing high-quality and comprehensive stock condition surveys to enable effective asset planning and stock management. This role is crucial in maintaining and enhancing the value and safety of council-owned properties through detailed assessments and planning.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Lead and coordinate the processes and procedures for stock condition surveys, working collaboratively with colleagues to capture and provide data from their inspections in a consistent and accurate manner.
* Prepare and carry out a 5-year rolling programme of stock condition surveys, prioritising properties based on their condition, last inspection date, and other relevant factors.
* Undertake surveys of council-owned properties, assessing the age and condition of properties and their components, and issue works orders for urgent works.
* Coordinate the capture of stock condition data from other council staff who undertake inspections/surveys, maximising opportunities for gathering and maintaining accurate data.
* Populate the stock condition database efficiently and timely with data relating to the condition of property and other legislative requirements.
* Undertake feasibility studies and make recommendations for planned/cyclical maintenance as well as refurbishment projects based on health and safety, legal obligations, and cost-effective asset management.
* Assist with the inspection and supervision of works on site to ensure standards are met and that work complies with specifications and legislation.
* Act as the client's representative at meetings with service providers and external agencies, including site meetings and special interest group meetings.
* Work as a member of a team, sharing knowledge and information, and supporting colleagues.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
* HNC (or equivalent) in Building Studies.
* Qualifications such as Asbestos Surveyor, Domestic Energy Assessor, and Damp Assessor are desirable.
* Demonstrable knowledge of building construction, defects, services, and Health and Safety legislation.
* Detailed knowledge of legislation and current practices relating to repair, maintenance, and development of buildings and land.
* Experience in the public housing sector.
* Ability to survey, inspect, and measure dwellings.
* Able to produce comprehensive technical specifications, drawings, and contract documentation.
* Experience advising on technical matters and developing project or business cases.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in IT systems, software, and databases for data extraction and publishing.
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