Damp Surveyor

5 months contract with Local government

Job Summary:

i) The provision of robust Damp related works/projects and administrative support to key staff to ensure excellent service to customers and the smooth running of the service to prevent any impact on the delivery and completion of Damp works/projects.

ii) To support and assist with the management of departmental or section email boxes calendars and process record and respond to emails as required

iii) To assist with the collection of technical data and performance indicators from staff contractors other departments stakeholders consultants residents and provide contract administration support ensuring that records are accurate and uptodate.

iv) To contribute to the delivery of Strategic Asset Management Services which includes inputting data and supporting with reports for budgets

Key Duties (Sample):

Deal with service enquiries from customers contractors consultants other departments external bodies and stakeholders and ensure appropriate information is forwarded to the relevant officer and where necessary; record complaints closely monitor and take action to ensure the service meets the Council s response criteria.

Collating information and creating supporting documents for reports to be used to secure future budget approval

To support the Managers in maintaining and promoting effective relationships with internal and external clients as required. To receive feedback and views of the service provided in relation to the contract specification and make the manager aware of the areas for improvement.

• To support the investigation of and response to complaints analysing data and making sure appropriate solution is achieved.
  
• To provide support for the resolution of member enquiries FOIs and other correspondence.
  
• Under direction be responsible for the preparation and administration of all aspects of quotation or tender documentation including packaging sending out and receiving tenders in accordance with the Council s Standing Orders and procedures.
  
• Be responsible for recording and managing the receipt and issue of keys and FOBS ordering keys where appropriate and assisting in providing access to properties.
  
• Carry out a range of general office administrative support tasks to Officers including maintaining and managing diaries preparing agendas arranging meetings and taking minutes of meetings as directed collating relevant documentation ensuring timely production and distribution and follow up action where required.
  
• Accurately input interrogate update and monitor data in Housing Management and Asset Management Systems and assist in the collation of all relevant information required by the Home Ownership Team for Section 20 leasehold consultation.
  
• Prepare mail merges for senior management on a range of contracts liaising with contractors and residents to provide accurate information and timescales.
  
• Work with the Head of Customer engagement to achieve a step change in resident engagement and consultation ensuring RBG gains buy in and high level of satisfaction from residents. Assist with resident satisfaction surveys with completed capital works and achieve 90% satisfaction targets.
  
• Update and manage computer databases and spreadsheets provide reports and assist in compiling information such as annual statutory returns and fiveyear investment plans.
  
• To assist on asset data matters for R&I section and facilitate excellent and customer focused service to residents.
  
• To update stock condition survey data and keep asset management system up to date with information provided to validate works. Booking and recording survey results if applicable adding properties to future programmes and updating the asset management system.
  
• Liaising with new contractor s and central debtors to complete credit card application forms and new user forms.
  
• Submitting information for new properties to energy supplier companies and arranging for new meters if required to ensure electric/gas to properties.
  
• Running and creating crystal reports for outstanding works and monitoring contractor spends on a monthly basis.
  
• Continue to develop strong and constructive working relationships with key teams and stakeholders including DRES Finance HOS and Tenancy members to help manage and deliver damp/repairs works & projects successfully.
  
• Manage and generate contract numbers for new projects raise asbestos survey for project managers raise Works Orders and Purchase Orders for proposed work in accordance with Contract Standing Orders and provide necessary support to manage council services and track expenditure.
  
• Utilise software packages such as Microsoft Office and prepare and send letters
  
• to residents regarding works to their homes or estate in accordance with local procedures and statutory/ legal requirements.
  
• Manage team commitments while avoiding scheduling conflicts and arrange
  
• Pre inspection and post inspection visits for Officers; liaising with residents and contractors to ensure effective delivery of programme and convenient appointments for contractors to complete work.
  
• Collating and submitting Project/programme invoices and payments certificates to accounts dealing with any queries relating to payments on Capital projects. Assist on invoice processing while ensuring that works have been completed to the right standard. Liaising with payments team to ensure authorisation is received and processed.
  
• Ensure compliance with Council processes and procedures and ensure adherence to Council Standing Orders statutory and other regulatory requirements.
  
• Contribute/ lead on setting up and delivering planned maintenance or works programmes including sending access letters to residents keeping residents updated with progress and monitoring the programmes.
  
• Actively participate in identifying technical and customer focused improvements in service delivery and support the training of other members of the team as required.
  
• Safeguarding is everyones responsibility and all employees are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.
  
• Carry out duties with due regard to the council s customer care equal opportunities information governance data protection/GDPR and health and safety policies and procedures.
  
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of this post.
  
• To perform all duties in line with Council s staff values showing commitment to improving residents lives and opportunities demonstrating respect and fairness taking ownership working towards doing things better and working together across the council.
  

Additional information to note:

This position is located in London SE28

The closing date for this position is asap