Maintenance Surveyor

 

Main characteristics

Location

Redditch, Worcestershire

Company

MMP Consultancy

Salary

£30 - £34/hour Umbrella

Employment type

Temporary

Category

Construction / Skilled Trades

Job summary

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Surveyor to join a local authority based in the West Midlands.

This will be an Interim position 3-6 months paying £30-£34 P/H Umbrella.

The Role:

To undertake extensive building contract administration, the preparation of legal contract tender documentation, specification, supervision and monitoring of capital contracts for Council owned Housing.

To carry out inspections of void and tenanted properties to agree work specifications.

To be responsible for the delivery of a customer focussed reactive maintenance service. Proactively engaging with residents to provide support, advice and interventions to ensure that properties are effectively maintained, all repairs are undertaken promptly and to high standards, contractors are monitored and supervised ensuring performance targets are achieved and high levels of customer satisfaction is attained Job Purpose:

To undertake feasibility studies and stock condition surveys, and to prepare specifications and schedule of works for possible remedial works.

To provide regular updates of expenditure on capital budgets and performance of the services and to maintain financial and statistical records for all capital works including any special projects.

Monitor and supervise contractors to ensure an effective and efficient delivery of work/contract

To prepare and present regular progress and performance of contracts following monthly contract meetings

To be responsible for dealing with any customer complaints and undertaking the necessary action

To assist in the identification of properties and schemes requiring future planned maintenance programmes including carrying out stock condition surveys.

To carry out pre and post inspections of void properties and prepare detailed schedule of works for contractors, obtain necessary quotations in accordance with the Councils Corporate Procurement Rules

Carry out surveys of specialist projects/works and compile information to assist with the preparation of specifications and other contract documents, including measured surveys.

To ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and respond quickly to actions arising from the Council's legal obligations, .e.g. Section 82's and Section 11 requirements

To work in compliance with appropriate legislation including Financial Regulations, Corporate Procurement Rules, Data Protection Act and the Standing Orders of my client.

To carry out all duties with a working knowledge of Health and Safety whilst adhering to the safe systems of work specified in my clients Health & Safety policy.

To maintain an awareness and knowledge of changes in legislation that may affect schemes of work i.e. Health and Safety, Building regulations, Asbestos Awareness, Case Laws etc.

To exercise proper integrity and respect of confidential matters and personal information obtained during the execution of the duties of this post.

To promote an effective relationship between my client, it's tenants and the local community to pursue a high standard of quality of service.

To adopt high standards of personal and professional conduct in communication with the public, members and other officers.

To undertake such other duties commensurate with the experience of the post holder and the grading of the post.

To provide excellent repairs and maintenance services to customers in accordance with my clients policies, procedures and service standards, including:

Delivery of all reactive, void property, service charge, and estate management maintenance activities

To assist the with the preparation of appropriate Tender & Contract Documentation

To ensure that all repairs and contracts are commenced, completed and inspected in accordance with agreed programmes and within budget

To ensure that the quality of work by contractors appointed for reactive, void and service charge maintenance and service contracts is of the highest standard and complies with my clients requirements

To liaise with Tenants, key stakeholders, tenancy officers and other departments directly affected by the works to ensure that they are fully aware of the initial proposals and any variations instructed during the course of the works

To carry out void inspections and co-ordinate and supervise all necessary remedial works to return properties to a condition suitable for re-letting

To manage and report on performance against departmental targets for all repairs and contractors

To report on the performance of all Contractors and Consultants against set criteria and to agree with the Team Leader any direct action to be taken in the event of unsatisfactory performance

Contribute to the development and regular review of departmental services and policies, ensuring that these are consistent, compliant with statute and regulation and reflect best practice.

Title: Maintenance Surveyor

Salary: £30-£34 P/H Umbrella

Location: West Midlands

Benefits: Umbrella