Vox Network Consultants
Job title:
Building Surveyor – Legal Disrepair
Company
Vox Network Consultants
Job description
Role Purpose
Legal Repairs Surveyors will be responsible for overseeing an individual case load consisting of live disrepair claims, party wall awards, repair diagnostic cases and referrals from repairs teams. Surveyors will also be required to undertake training and acting in an advisory capacity for colleagues in the Technical Quality team, and will from time to time be required to give expert evidence in court.
To deal with all technical aspects of cases received by the team effectively and efficiently. To carry out essential repairs, avoid liability from legal disrepair action whenever possible; alternatively where this is not possible ensure claims are effectively mitigated. Liase closely and establish good working relationships with lawyers in the Chief Executive’s Directorate and other Repair sections.
Responsibilities
- To take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons / vulnerable adults with whom you come into contact with.
- Carry out site inspections and investigations, as necessary to produce detailed specifications of works using the national schedule of rates and composite values. Prepare estimates, feasibility studies, plans, sketches and drawings as may be necessary.
- As and when required provide technical support/advice to colleagues and give evidence in court as an expert witness.
- Assist the Senior Legal Repair Surveyor in the development of policies and procedures for the team.
- Undertake quality assurance checks as and when required on repairs ordered and paid for by the Legal Repairs team.
- Possess a working knowledge of the relevant building contracts and related documentation. Take responsibility for ensuring that the existing contracts are administered in a professional manner and that the contractor complies with appropriate regulations and contract conditions.
Requirements
- HND/C Building with demonstrable post qualification experience or BSc Building with post qualification experience.
- Extensive and demonstrable Building surveying experience
- Experience working in housing associations or councils
- Working knowledge of the building industry codes of practice, measured term and building forms of contract, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and Statutory requirements applicable to the industry.
Contract
- Initial 3 month contract with the opportunity to extend
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- PAYE via UMBRELLA
- Rate negotiable depending on experience
If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements APPLY NOW! or ask for DAMI on +44(0) 208 138 4125
Expected salary
£41 per hour
Location
North London
Job date
Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:20:50 GMT
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