Disrepair Surveyor - Gi Group : Job Details

Job Title: Disrepair Surveyor

Location: Oldham (OL1)

Hourly Pay Rate: £40 (£300 per day)

Hours: 37 per week

Length of the contract: Initially 3 Months

Gi Group are now seeking to appoint an experienced Disrepair Surveyor for our client based in Oldham. The Disrepair Surveyor will ensure that all disrepair and housing conditions claims are dealt with in a consistent and timely manner through to resolution, in line with the organisation's strategic objectives. The postholder will also deliver the organisation's statutory and regulatory targets and support the Disrepair Manager, as well as associated strategies, policies, and procedures.

Duties of the Disrepair Surveyor

• Receive and acknowledge claims relating to the Pre-action Protocol for Housing Conditions claims and deal with all aspects of litigated and non-litigated housing disrepair cases.
• Obtain relevant and necessary evidence, liaising with experts as necessary at the outset.
• Check the authenticity and validity of claims by speaking to clients regularly.
• Ensure that any relevant parties are kept updated and fully informed as to the progress of any claims to reduce any potential exposure or liability, minimise reputational loss and complaints, and manage the client's expectations.
• Ensure that stakeholders in any claim are consulted and communicated with and other evidence is obtained in order for the claim to be advanced.
• Prioritise incoming daily post and emails in order of importance and timescales, dealing with urgent matters.
• Monitor and report on the status of all disrepair claims.
• Provide advice and guidance to teams, regarding Pre-action Protocol for Housing Conditions claims, measures recommended, and timescales necessary under the process.
• Coordinate preventative measures required to properties to ensure that they do not fall into disrepair and provide value for money.
• Work across teams within the organisation and coordinate information and data required, surveying requirements and delivery of works agreed.

Role Criteria

• HND in Building Studies or equivalent.
• CIH Level 4 qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relating to the construction industry.
• Clear understanding of landlord and tenant law and familiarity with housing law and the working and application of relevant legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Defective Premises Act 1972, and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Knowledge of the Fitness for Human Habitation Action 2018.
• Extensive experience of working as a Disrepair Surveyor within a social housing environment.
• Understanding of the Pre-action Protocol for Housing Conditions cases.
• Good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rule (CPR) and other relevant case law or legislation.
• Ability to assess risk associated with asset decisions.
• Hold an in-date DBS or willingness to undertake.
• Valid Driving Licence.

Hiring Contact: Tiegan Clark

Agency: Gi Group

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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