Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 26 weeks with a possible extension.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Surveying functions required to manage the delivery of the service and ensure that the team delivers adaptations and home improvements on time and to budget.

Ensure the team delivers Specialist Disability Adaptations including Level Access Showers and stair lifts and internal and external common parts adaptations including ramps and lifts in accordance with Legislation including the Building Safety Act 2022.

Ensure that Descent Homes Works including addressing Dampness and condensation and disrepair are completed in line with Legislation including the HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System)

Ensure that the service delivery is co-ordinated to include timely Pre, Mid & post inspection of works

Ensure a responsive service to promptly address Repairs to existing adaptations including Leak Detection

Collaborate with the Home Improvement Agency Team Manager to implement and develop effective systems to manage the referrals to the service and to ensure the works required are carried out or programmed according to urgency and priority. Support and manage different types of work within the service, in response to the changes in the volume of work.

Work in collaboration with colleagues within the team and with our partner agencies, to ensure a joint approach to improve quality and customer satisfaction for residents.

Lead and developing a team of technical staff to create a professional and high-performance culture, assisting the Home Improvement Agency Team Manager with associated tasks when required.

Provide a high standard of technical support to the team. Manage the local delivery of disability adaptations and home improvements to ensure compliance with legislation and guidance for example the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and the Building Safety Act 2022

Manage the delivery of adaptations in regard to contractor quality, standards and timeliness to deliver a seamless, holistic service to customers Develop robust quality assurance systems and promptly address service quality issues

Ensure that the Councils Policy for managing the health and safety of residents, staff and contractors is fully implemented and documented. Provide expert knowledge on health and safety law applicable to the construction industry.

Lead existing and develop new partnerships, both within the council and with external partners, to establish a coordinated and integrated approach to the overall management of the service

Responsible for supervising Surveyors and Trainee/Apprentice Surveyors including allocation of work, development and training of the staff members.

Case management of own dedicated case load of complex adaptations, Home Improvements and repairs including assessment, planning collaboratively with residents, delivery, communications to residents and completion of works.

Ensure that complaints are managed effectively and seek to resolve issues quickly.

Ensure that defects which could give rise to claims of disrepair or complaints are resolved completely and fully documented.

Ensure Contracts are managed and are compliant with the Council Procurement Service

Lead with service development initiatives and projects as required

DBS WILL BE NEEDED Specialist Surveyor

MUST GAVE EXPERIENCE OF ADAPTATIONS PLEASE ESSENTIAL

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