Stock Condition Surveyor (Clerk of Works)

An excellent opportunity for a Stock Conditions Surveyor
Please apply if interested.

About Our Client

Out client, Uttlesford district covers 247 square miles of rural beauty, with historic market towns, small villages and rural settlements, as well as containing Stansted airport. They have repeatedly been identified as one of the best places to live in the UK, due to our low crime levels, high quality education services and the quality of our local amenities.

They have the highest number of listed buildings in the county of Essex, reflecting the historical significance of the area.

They encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, plus bank holidays, leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers.

Job Description

Undertake pre, in progress and upon completion/handover inspections of works or servicing undertaken on behalf of the council
From time to time undertake limited stock condition surveys to portfolio properties, based on existing stock condition data or on additional stock, utilising software/hardware to record relevant information
Work collaboratively with other members of the technical services team to develop innovative solutions, timely and cost effective best practice that can be implemented across the directorate as a whole
Contribute to the development and implementation of the council's 'Quality Management Plan'
Encourage individuals to work with and learn from each other, where possible promote this ethos across the postholders wider area of responsibility
Provide expert knowledge, skills and interventions to influence, challenge and achieve the goals and targets set out under the Development and Investment Directorate strategy
Participate in lessons learned reviews of new build, planned investment and reactive repairs projects and ensure 'lessons learned' are accurately recorded and implemented
Attend project meetings to monitor the progress of contracts and projects

The Successful Applicant

Have undertaken the role or a similar role on planned works contracts, repairs and voids contracts, large refurbishment and new build projects relating to housing developments
Experienced in inspecting works in occupied and unoccupied premises
Control of quality of materials and workmanship during works progression
Ensuring works operations and workmanship fully comply with developed RAMS
Knowledge and awareness of Building Regulations Approved Documen
Excellent knowledge of CDM Regulations and other related housing regulations/law and how they apply within the context of statutory health and safety compliance