MRJ Associates are working on behalf of our client Islington Council, who are recruiting for Legal Repairs Surveyor within the Local Authority paying up to £41.76ph.
YOUR NEW CONTRACT
* Minimum 3 Months contract - Starting ASAP
* 35 hours per week across a 5-day rota.
* Payrate up to £41 per hour (Umbrella)
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION
Legal Repairs Surveyors will be responsible for overseeing an individual case load consisting of live disrepair claims, party wall awards, repair diagnostic cases and referrals from repairs teams. Surveyors will also be required to undertake training and acting in an advisory capacity for colleagues in the Technical Quality team and will from time to time be required to give expert evidence in court. To deal with all technical aspects of cases received by the team effectively and efficiently. To carry out essential repairs, avoid liability from legal disrepair action whenever possible; alternatively, where this is not possible ensure claims are effectively mitigated. Liaise closely and establish good working relationships with lawyers in the Chief Executive's Directorate and other Repair sections
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* To take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s / vulnerable adults with whom you encounter.
* Carry out site inspections and investigations, as necessary to produce detailed specifications of works using the national schedule of rates and composite values. Prepare estimates, feasibility studies, plans, sketches and drawings as may be necessary.
* As and when required provide technical support/advice to colleagues and give evidence in court as an expert witness.
* Assist the Senior Legal Repair Surveyor in the development of policies and procedures for the team.
* Use communication equipment and computer equipment for the purpose of input/extraction/update of budgets/records/statistics/calculation design or other technical information
* Be proficient in the correct diagnosis of building failures and to this end be competent in the use of devices, aids and instruments for the purpose of making assessments and diagnoses
* Undertake quality assurance checks as and when required on repairs ordered and paid for by the Legal Repairs team
* Take responsibility for party wall awards as required, including undertaking the necessary surveys and completing the necessary documentation.
* Possess a working knowledge of the relevant building contracts and related documentation. Take responsibility for ensuring that the existing contracts are administered in a professional manner and that the contractor complies with appropriate regulations and contract conditions.
* Have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice, legal documentation and court procedures.
Education and EXPERINCE
HND/C Building with demonstrable post qualification experience or BSc Building with post qualification experience or Extensive and demonstrable Building surveying experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY
* Ability to effectively manage a technical caseload within target deadlines.
* Ability to effectively manage a technical caseload within target deadlines
* Ability to write and prepare specifications for repairs and maintenance work and major repairs and planned maintenance contracts
* Ability to monitor budgets, prepare work programmes and assist the Senior Legal Repairs Manager in this regard.
* Ability to prepare Bills of Quantity
* Knowledge of Legal legislation in relation to Housing disrepair and ability to interpret legislation in application of legal repair works
* Working knowledge of the building industry codes of practice, measured term and building forms of contract, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and Statutory requirements applicable to the industry
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW
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