Undertake surveys and diagnose areas of disrepair, especially damp and mould as required by the client Letter of Claim as a single or joint expert
Prepare impartial expert witness reports with photographs compliant with CPR35
Experience of working for private practice
Knowledge of relevant Landlord and Tenant Act and Human Habitation Act
Experience of Expert Witness and attending Court
Knowledge of RICS standards and guidelines
Manage a portfolio of cases and work well under pressure.
Main Responsibilities
Surveying properties and preparing specifications of works.
Preparing documentation in accordance with CDM 2015 and ensuring compliance with the regulations and best practice.
Ensuring that all major works are carried out in line with Company procedures and legal requirements, including compliance with Section 20 consultation under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Supervising works to buildings to ensure excellent customer care, exemplary contractor performance, and technically superb, completed work.
Contributing to excellent contractor and consultant performance management; building constructive working relationships with partners to improve customer service, value for money and quality of workmanship.
Identifying potential business opportunities outside of core client and assisting the Surveying and Projects Manager in obtaining new business with external clients.
Linking with the core client major works team to ensure good communications between the major works team and the surveying team.
Owning and undertake key improvement projects to support and develop the team direction in both capability and product offering.
Carrying out any other duties in relation to the efficient operation of the team and assist the Surveying and Project Managers as required.
Qualifications
MRICS or FRICS qualified
Experience
Substantial technical surveying experience in the Property Management environment with a wide range of building types
Demonstrable successful project delivery experience managing contractors and consultants as required.
Sound commercial understanding of a surveying ?practice? and ability to clearly articulate commercial performance with senior managers
Experience and willingness to build relationships with the team to identify and drive improvement opportunities.
An in depth understanding of the H&S issues and regulations that apply to surveying, contractor management and project delivery.
Significant understanding of the Residential Property Sector and Regulatory knowledge including Section 20 process, CDM.
Technical Skills
Project management and delivery skills.
Experience of Insurance Remediation works
Understanding of building structure and materials to support the Technical Services team (EWS1 / FRAEW)
