HIA Surveyor

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Westminster Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a HIA Surveyor this role will be based at: City Hall 64 Victoria Street, 64 Victoria Street, London, Westminster, SW1E6QP,

The right candidate will:

• Oversee the Surveying functions required to manage the delivery of the service and ensure that  the team delivers adaptations and home improvements   on time and to budget.
• Ensure the team delivers Specialist Disability Adaptations including Level Access Showers and stair lifts and internal and external common parts adaptations including ramps and lifts in accordance with Legislation including the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Ensure that Descent Homes Works including addressing Dampness and condensation and disrepair are completed in line with Legislation including the HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System)
• Ensure that the service delivery is co-ordinated to include timely Pre, Mid & post inspection of works 
• Ensure a responsive service to promptly address Repairs to existing adaptations including Leak Detection
• Collaborate with the Home Improvement Agency Team Manager to implement and develop effective systems to manage the referrals to the service and to ensure the works required are carried out or programmed according to urgency and priority. Support and manage different types of work within the service, in response to the changes in the volume of work. 

We require the following:

• Experience of managing disability adaptations, home improvements and repairs and maintenance services in residential buildings, including the specification of works such as Wheelchair Lifts, Ramps, Level Access Showers and Ceiling track Hoists and diagnosis of building defects in line with the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations 2010
• Substantial experience of assessing and addressing disrepair in line with the Housing Health and Safety Rating Scale (HHSRS)
• Experience of working with vulnerable residents and experience of asking about and arranging reasonable adjustments to support residents to access services.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,