This job role is to over see the management of void refurbishment works and associated tasks.

Job Summary

The purpose of this job is to provide a comprehensive professional surveying and technical service to diagnose, specify, design and facilitate a broad range building repair works and adaptations in accordance with all statutory and local legislation as well as delivering all departmental key performance requirements.

Tasks include:

• Managing works from inception to completion, including the programming of works and supervision of contractors to deliver on budget, time and to the required quality.

• Advise on all statutory and legislative change, as well as sustainable technologies that affects, improves and promotes the service.

• Developing and monitoring practices and procedures, ensuring the required quality customer focused service.

• Promoting positive and innovative working relationships with applicants, residents, building contractors, supply chain partners as well as other internal departments and external agencies for achieving best value.

• Evaluate effectiveness of contract types, contractors, products and consultants, advising and making recommendations on changes or developments to provide best value

• Participating and advising in the arrangement, invitation and evaluation of tenders for work, ensuring the process provides financial and auditory compliance.

Knowledge

1. A recognised building qualification or relevant industry experience. (E)

2. Knowledge and understanding of the Housing Disrepair protocol. (D)

3. Knowledge of contract management in a building maintenance and adaptations environment (E)

Experience

4. Substantial experience of dealing with the public, resolving queries/problems or giving advice. (E)

5. Substantial experience of repairs & maintenance service delivery, sustainability and construction (E)

Skills

6. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people maintaining a professional manner in high pressure situations. (E)