Carrington West Limited
Location
Croydon, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
The successful candidate will conduct surveys of council homes and other assets, assessing them against standards such as the decent home standard and housing health and safety rating system. They will also perform audits and spot checks to ensure the consistency of assessments, providing essential input to influence the council's investment programmes, strategies, and policies.
Key Responsibilities:
·Assessing homes against standards and making recommendations on future investment timing.
·Making recommendations on the structural soundness of housing stock and required improvements.
·Contributing to council standards in relation to decent homes and responsive and planned repairs.
·Responding urgently to potentially dangerous situations discovered during surveys.
·Collaborating with other departments on maintenance and investment issues and requirements.
Requirements:
·Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent.
·Physical ability to conduct surveys in all parts of a building, including confined spaces.
·Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances.
·Creativity and innovation in addressing investment needs within financial constraints.
·Full UK driving license and access to a car during work hours.
·Proficiency in Apex/NEC Asset Management system or similar database.
·Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, and AutoCAD or similar software.
·Familiarity with handheld surveying devices for electronic data collection.
Other Considerations:
·Ability to prepare detailed reports and liaise effectively with diverse tenants.
·Commitment to championing diversity and ensuring equality of access and outcomes.
·Willingness to work outside of office hours if necessary.
Join us in making a tangible impact on people's lives through our housing improvement and maintenance programmes. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team!
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Salary
£33 per hour
