We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Greenwich to assist with the appointment of a Disrepair Officer on a 6month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: 20.67 25.75 per Hour
Responsibilities:
- To negotiate and liaise with tenants leaseholders their legal and surveying representatives Legal Services and other professional bodies access arrangements to carry out pre and post inspections to identify areas of statutory disrepair and defects under the current Housing Disrepair Protocol.
- To prepare detailed specifications of work risk assessments and method statements relating to onsite inspections and produce estimates feasibility studies and plans for the cost effective processing of repairs. Obtain tenders and quotations from approved contractors ensuring compliance with statutory budget and audit requirements standing orders and financial regulations.
- To produce accurate photographic records to support casework in Court assist stock condition purposes and to ensure recharges for repairs can be collected effectively. Maintain proper records of visits and inspection findings making recommendations to senior managers on any areas needing further actions.
- To produce detailed expert reports and professional diagnostic surveys and represent the Council in Court as an expert witness give evidence and assist the Court with technical issues.
- Investigate and assist with responses to the Ombudsman service in relation to repairs and major works issues ensuring responses are provided in a timely manner to agreed procedures and timescales
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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