Role: Risk Management Surveyor
Location: West Sussex / Haywards Heath
Department: MD Warranty Inspection Services (MDWIS)
Permanent
Job Purpose:
To provide site inspection and technical building and construction expertise relating to the risk management of construction sites registered for MDIS Warranty schemes.
Role & Responsibilities:
Duties of the post include, but are not limited to:
1. Inspecting homes being constructed and / or converted, working closely with Developers and Builders to ensure as far as is reasonably possible the works are in accordance with the Technical Manual and Building Regulations.
2. Effectively self manage, by forward planning own workload, to provide a responsive, helpful and professional service whilst maximising time spent on site.
3. Recording inspection details on the data base and communicating comments to customers and colleagues.
4. Ongoing liaison with Surveyors and Management on technical matters – to ensure that standards are being maintained and procedures adhered to.
5. Ongoing liaison with Developers / Clients / Builders, offering technical advice and guidance.
6. Provide advice to Line Manager on technical areas so that team members are fully informed when dealing with potential clients.
7. Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.
Skills & Experience Required:
8. Part / Full member of professional organisation. RICS, CIOB, CABE or ICWCI preferred but not essential.
9. Relevant BC experience, plan check and site inspection and relevant warranty, quality or defect resolution experience. Extensive experience of deferring construction methods, as well as experience of defect resolution issues.
10. In depth technical knowledge and understanding of the Building Regulations and associated legislation. UK NI/Scotland/Wales
11. A demonstrable understanding of latent defect risk management and the methods for mitigating claims.
12. Requires basic understanding of general insurance principals and terminology desirable.
13. Ability to undertake site inspections to assess both quality and the cause/effect of building defects.
14. Commercial awareness and ability to work as part of a team.
15. Ability to create not only good working relationships with other construction professionals but to be able to deal effectively with members of the public.
16. The ability to meet deadlines and manage own workload within agreed parameters.
17. Demonstrable ability to use own initiative.
18. Ability to motivate self and influence others.
19. Excellent Customer Services skills and experience of Relationship Management.
20. Flexible in personal approach.
21. Working knowledge of MS Outlook (email), MS Word, MS Excel
22. Full Driving Licence for use in the UK.
23. Ability to fulfil the mobility requirements of the RMS role, including (but not limited to) the ability to;Move around a siteClimb laddersWork at heightDrive reasonable distances
24. Proficient in English communications (written and oral).
Work Abilities - Risk Management Surveyor (Qualified):
Understanding
25. Up to 2 Storey House Inspection (Warranty & BC)
26. 3 Storey House Inspection (Warranty & BC)
27. 4 Storey House Inspection (Warranty & BC products) MDWIS looking at Warranty aspects (See also below)
28. Basement Plan Appraisal
29. Apartment inspection up to and including 4 storeys plus associated non residential useage (<11m FFL Top Storey) Warranty & BC products but Warranty aspects only
30. Conversion/Refurb Project SRA (Regional) Warranty Only
31. Conversion/Refurb Inspection - Warranty Only job
32. Conversion/Refurb Project Inspection if Warranty & Building Control - For Warranty aspects only
Comprehensive
33. Up to 2 Storey House Plan Appraisal/SRA (Regional scheme)
34. Up to 2 Storey House Inspection (Warranty Only)
35. 3 Storey House Plan Appraisal/SRA plus associated non residential useage e.g. MIDI (Regional scheme)
36. 3 Storey House Inspection (Warranty Only)
37. 4 Storey House Plan Appraisal/SRA (Regional Scheme) Warranty Only
38. 4 Storey House Inspection (Warranty Only)
39. 5 Storey House Inspection (Warranty Only)
40. Basement Inspection
41. Apartment inspection up to and including 4 storeys plus associated non residential useage (<11m FFL Top Storey) Warranty Only
42. Quality Inspection Service (KN team only presently)
43. Training Trades (Trade Talks, Tool Box talks) KN only
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