Building Surveyor - Responsive Repairs

Key responsibility as the Building Surveyor - Responsive Repairs are as below:

• Specify and order repair works, working with technical colleagues and suppliers as needed to ensure accuracy and effectiveness
• Maintain budget control for repairs contracts, monitoring spends and contributing to annual budget planning alongside the Finance Team
• Oversee the repairs process for void properties, ensuring fast turnaround and delivering homes that meet a high standard for incoming residents
• To undertake fire door inspections as required, specify required remedial works and post inspect after completion
• Independently manage a varied caseload, including damp and mould issues, insurance claims, disrepair cases, and other complex or specialist repairs.
• Lead on accurate diagnosis of building defects, using expertise in building pathology, damp and mould, and HHSRS to identify and categorise Category 1 and 2 hazards.
• Develop and maintain KPIs that effectively measure repairs performance. Regularly review, analyse, and report on contractor performance against these indicators.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial standing orders, statutory regulations, leaseholder obligations, and internal policies in the delivery of repair services.
• Order, code, and approve payments for repairs works. Verify completion of services prior to authorising invoices and ensure accurate financial recording for service charge purposes.
• Act as deputy to the Responsive Repairs Manager when required, including short-term organisation of the in-house repairs team
• Participate in the emergency repairs call rota, providing technical advice and support to the out-of-hours call centre team as needed
• Identify service trends and work with the Responsive Repairs Manager to design and implement proactive maintenance programmes and planned preventative works.
• Provide technical advice and post-inspection support to colleagues, helping to ensure consistency, safety, and high standards across all property-related works.
• Contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures related to building compliance and property services, supporting continuous improvement across the team.