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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Bristol. Are looking for a Responsive Surveyor to join their organisation.

Job Role: Responsive Surveyor
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 3 months (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Bristol
Office Based/Hybrid: TBC
Rate of Pay: £34 p/h umbrella inside IR35
Pay Negotiable: No


Purpose:
The role of the Disrepair Surveyor involves managing complaints received as a legal claim (Housing Condition Claim) in partnership. Ensure all legal claims within Repairs and Maintenance are successfully investigated and completed with minimal litigation, addressing tenants' expectations regarding property conditions.
Responsibilities include conducting thorough inspections, coordinating and overseeing necessary repairs including monitoring the work of the trade teams and contractors, from start to completion, ensuring delivery of high quality work, ensuring clear communication with tenants, providing them with a detailed report to each case, achieving high customer satisfaction within budgetary targets and providing a cost effective, value for money service.


Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, specify & carry out repairs, condition/improvements surveys/inspections of dwellings, buildings & land, as directed. Assess & diagnose defects, specify appropriate remedial work & schedule work in consultation with the client/customer/stakeholders.
• Project manage all aspects of disrepair cases, including developing and maintaining a comprehensive programme of works and project reports, initiating and updating project documentation, administering contracts and monitoring on-site progress and quality.
• Fulfil the roles of Project Manager, Supervisor, Contract Administrator ensuring effective management of claims and work from start to finish. Surveys & technical reports, specifications & schedules of rates.
• Ensure that all Disrepair cases are owned and actioned, taking responsibility from end-to-end of the process.
• Ensure that where work is delegated or carried out by other parties, such as contractors or other departments that over-view is maintained and deadlines met. Specify, measure & order materials, equipment & joinery, tender works & order work through the council's IT systems.  Ensure customers are kept informed of progress throughout the process, ensure there is a detailed record of communication and that the work is completed to quality, financial and time targets.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Responsive Surveyor role or equivalent.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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