Surveyor – Repairs (Planned & Capital) Castle Point BC

TN United Kingdom; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Surveyor – Repairs (Planned & Capital) Castle Point BC, Essex

Client:

Essex County Council

Location:

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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3

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Surveyor – Repairs (Planned & Capital) Castle Point BC

Castle Point Borough Council

Temporary, Full Time

Location: Castle Point

Closing Date: 18th April 2025

Why Castle Point? Castle Point Borough Council is a statutory body responsible for employing nearly 350 staff, and delivering over 150 council services, both statutory and for the community's well-being and benefit. Castle Point Borough Council aims to provide high-quality and financially sustainable services while prioritising outstanding customer service, transparency in decision-making, and promoting local democracy.

Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus

The Opportunity

Castle Point Borough Council is keen to appoint two Surveyors to work in the Housing Services Directorate, managing responsive repairs, voids, planned works and capital across the housing and sheltered stock, ensuring homes are maintained in accordance with agreed quality standards.

You will contribute to delivering a customer-focused, effective, and value-for-money service, reflecting the highest standards of service excellence.

You will play an active role in a high-performing, highly engaged team, promoting a culture of excellent customer service that is resident-focused, data-based, and performance-driven.

Accountabilities

• Carry out repairs and voids inspections and produce schedules of works.
• Monitor quality standards through inspections of works in our homes and ensure satisfactory completion of any follow-up work.
• Monitor health and safety standards throughout work to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Update all IT systems in a timely manner and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ensure resident satisfaction with all works in their homes and manage complaints sensitively.
• Consult and inform residents about works, including mandatory consultation for leasehold properties.
• Project manage ad-hoc projects ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Investigate disrepair claims and provide necessary reports and evidence for our legal team.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Knowledge of repairs, maintenance, and planned works with the ability to assess building conditions and recommend improvements.
• Experience supervising and managing contractors to ensure quality control.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Ability to work within council policies and procedures while providing high-quality service.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with information management procedures.
• Observe health and safety policies, promoting safety for all.
• Competent use of ICT software and systems.
• Communicate information logically and concisely to promote understanding.

Castle Point Borough Council is proud to be a disability confident Leader. We’re committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the minimum job requirements. We also commit to interviewing all veterans and care leavers who meet the role's minimum requirements. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require reasonable adjustments during the process.

Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Created on 18/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom