Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 12 weeks with a possible extension.

Responsibilities:

Carry out building inspections as necessary to diagnose the cause of building defects, raise work orders using National Housing Federation Schedule of Rates or specifications as appropriate.

To prepare survey reports relating to damp, mould and condensation and to provide an enhanced response to vulnerable residents in compliance with Islington Council's repairs Policy

To attend occasional out of hours inspections including on Saturdays as and when required.

To assist in the preparation of reports for senior managers, including those of a policy or strategic nature.

To produce professional technical reports and present them to the High Value Repair Panel

To manage subsidence and structural failure cases in association with specialist external consultants.

To assess alteration requests from tenants and leaseholders and complete paperwork in compliance with the process.

To manage fire, flood or collision Insurance cases as directed.

To assess properties for defects, health & safety issues as part of the mutual exchange process

Refer to tenancy instances of hoarding, to request emergency accommodation where property is uninhabitable or where the resident is vulnerable and cannot occupy the property during works.

To assist the Legal and Surveying Manager in the development of policies and procedures relating to the Repairs Service.

Undertake Quality Assurance checks on works in progress or completed.

Have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, Building Regulations and Codes of Practice.

As and when required, attend meetings, including those held out of normal working hours.

Understand the repair responsibilities of the Council in relation to Tenants and Leaseholders, including Leaseholder consultation requirements.

Provide response/report for complaints and, MP, Housing Ombudsman enquires and other relevant housing bodies/regulators.

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