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London Borough of Tower Hamlets are seeking 2 enthusiastic and motivated Housing Disrepair Surveyors to join our Repairs Team. The roles require a good understanding of building pathology, especially hazards, defects and their causes. The successful candidates will be technically astute, and good communicators, focusing on solution-based outcomes. The main purpose of the roles is to deliver a full range of professional surveying services to maintain Tower Hamlets owned properties, meet statutory and regulatory compliance and achieve industry standard best practices. You will also provide expert technical advice on building related matters, and to act as an expert witness in cases of Disrepair Litigation. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery and make a difference for the residents of Tower Hamlets. Duties Include (but not limited to): • Carrying out physical pre and post inspections as required to properties within our stock, communal areas, external works and works to our estates and raising works orders via the competitive schedule of rates. • Having a good knowledge of the Disrepair Protocol and policy, diagnosis skills to enable resolution to complex repair and disrepair cases. • Basic contract management including failing and passing post inspections as required and raising recalls as necessary and dealing with external contractor partners whilst forming strong and professional relationships with same. • Dealing with a Disrepair case load and monitoring and progressing this case load. • Arranging and taking the lead at joint visits with contractors and other agencies as and when required. • Having a sound knowledge of the Northgate (SX3) repairs system and an understanding of usual Microsoft IT packages such as Word and Excel. • Providing non-technical stakeholders with technical advice where required including solutions and recommendations in order to resolve complex repair and technical related problems. • such as dampness and mould growth management and subsequent accurate diagnosis of causes and remedies. • To attend court as required as a representative of the Repairs Team and Tower Hamlets. • To ensure that repairs and Voids are delivered within specific timelines and to a suitable standard by engaging with the contractor on a co-location basis. All Disrepair Litigation claims will be case managed in accordance with Tower Hamlets Council's repairing obligations, and Maintenance Policy. This will involve researching the history of the response records and contact logs and undertake surveys, fundamental in determining the validity of any legal claims. The Surveyor will be responsible for ordering any agreed works, undertaking supervision of works in progress and managing the works through to completion. On occasion you will be required to attend court and give evidence under oath of your findings, where the council dispute the validity of any individual legal claims. Our offer to applicants: In return for you choosing to work with us, we will offer you a range of great benefits, including: • 26 days' paid holiday each year, plus 8 bank holidays. • Hybrid working with a minimum 2 days per week either on site or in office (you will also be expected to attend court appearances and the office, especially for training and other corporate run events) • An excellent career-average pension scheme. • Salary Sacrifice schemes. • Amazing commercial discounts, including discounts at many gyms, shops and restaurants. • Your voice heard through our staff forum and networking groups for women and LGBTQ+ staff. • Newly refurbished offices, with free tea, coffee, milk and sugar, breakout and shower facilities. • Interest-free season ticket loans. • Accreditation as a 'disability confident employer'. How to apply? If you are interested in applying, please complete the recruitment application form by clicking 'apply'. The closing date for applications is Friday 4th July 2025. Shortlisting for this role will take place week commencing Monday 7 th July with interviews likely to be held week commencing Monday 14 th July. The Selection Process: The selection process will include a Technical Assessment and Formal Interview. If this is You and You would like to arrange an informal discussion please contact Paul Clifford <a href="mailto:Paul.Clifford@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Paul.Clifford@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>

Disrepair Surveyor

Salary: £37,035 - £41,511 Grade: JK Hours: 37 Contract: Permanent Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire Our Service: At North Yorkshire Council, we take pride in maintaining our social housing portfolio of approximately 8,500 homes to the highest standards. The purpose of our Service is to provide quality, affordable, healthy, and sustainable homes that meet the present and future needs of all our tenants and government guidelines in terms of energy performance. The Housing Standards team consists of five closely linked areas of housing expertise: construction, repairs, improvements, contract management, and safety. Each team consists of suitably qualified, skilled, and experienced trade operatives, surveyors, contract supervisors, and Team Leaders, all managed by Housing Standards Managers for each work area. The role: As a Level 3 Surveyor working on our Retrofit Programmes within the Improvement Team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the council's housing assets are maintained and brought up to the council's energy performance of a C to meet all current statutory, regularity, and legislative standards. We are hiring for senior-level positions and are predominantly experienced around the retrofitting of domestic dwellings or coordination of Capital Works programmes to a high level of engagement and customer care, offering opportunities to contribute to meaningful work and advance your career. The core focus of this job is to assist in the delivery of our housing retrofit programmes to help the Council achieve its goals of bringing its housing stock up to energy performance of C by 2030. The job will require the successful applicant to work within a small team under the Housing Standards Team Leader, Carrying out Retrofit Surveys, working with the council's Retrofit coordinators and trade workforce, along with managing the customer's expectations with excellent communication in the successful delivery of energy efficiency installation measures to ensure that the council's housing stock is brought up to a minimum of EPC C, alongside taking a fabric first approach to ensuring that all properties are free of defects making them a comfortable, affordable and of a decent homes standard. The core focus of this job is the development and delivery of new construction via a l What you will bring: <ul> <li> You will know current best practices in social housing relating to tenant safety and decent home standards, along with a good solid knowledge and proven background in the construction industry. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Experience in delivering quality housing repair works, a good knowledge and experience of surveying within retrofit or coordination of capital works programmes, along with the current requirements around the delivery of a successful programme. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Excellent communication and IT skills are essential for this role, both written and oral, with the ability to problem solve and find pragmatic solutions., Tenant liaison is a key essential for this role, along with having an empathetic attitude and good customer service skills. </li> </ul> Essential: <ul> <li> IOSH Managing Safely, Level 4 qualification in Surveying or compliance, e.g. Quantity Surveyor, HHSRS, and Retrofit Accredited. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Understanding of Building Control and Planning Legislation. Experienced in specifying routine works in domestic properties. </li> </ul> Desirable: <ul> <li> CAD user, NEBOHS, Prince2, HNC Construction and the Built Environment, MCIOB. Knowledge in housing management, project management, disrepair claims, and use of asset management systems. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Personal Attributes: Proactive, a strong problem solver, and able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively. High levels of customer care. Able to maintain confidentiality. </li> </ul> What can we offer you? In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier. These include: <ul> <li> a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution </li> </ul> <ul> <li> salary sacrifice schemes </li> </ul> <ul> <li> employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more! </li> </ul> <ul> <li> travel loans </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Health Assured - confidential help and support for your wellbeing </li> </ul>Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits. Contact and apply. If you would like to learn more about our role, please contact <a href="mailto:Paul.Cole@northyorks.gov.uk" target="_blank">Paul.Cole@northyorks.gov.uk</a> for an informal conversation. Key dates: Closing date: 13 th July 2025 Interview date: TBC Key Documents: Job Description.pdf Total Rewards Brochure.pdf NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Apply now

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