Technical Surveyor

Lewisham Council
Lewisham, Greater London

Job Category : Engineering & Surveying

Location : Laurence House, Lewisham Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £25.00

– To Carry out visits to properties regarding disrepair claims and conduct detailed reports that can be used in court

– To manage the VOID process from start to finish liaising with necessary internal teams and landlords to ensure they are abiding by their contract.

Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:

1. To make technical recommendations to the Accommodation Supply and Resettlement

Service

1. Leader following inspections of properties and communal areas for inclusion in the leasing

scheme.

2. Carry out inspections of dwellings and advice on methods of repairs and adaptation and to

provide technical temporary accommodation team regarding repairs and maintenance of

stock

3. Issue works orders and ensure efficient cost control Carry out supervision of all works as

they proceed and on completion and instruct contractors to remedy any defects as

appropriate

4. Carry out specialist research and analytical duties as required. Make recommendations on

appropriate courses of action.

5. Carry out duties of the Council under delegated authority or as assigned.

6. Make full use of available technology, including the use of specialised technical equipment.

7. Prepare statements of evidence and associated documentation and attend court, public

enquiries, etc to give evidence on the Council’s behalf where necessary.

8. Keep abreast of current legislation, technical knowledge, and new developments. Assist

with the establishment of technical standards and working methods.

9. To authorise and/or verify, repair/improvement work carried out by the Lessors and their agent under the Private Sector Leasing Scheme.

10. To provide technical advice and assistance to other areas of the housing needs service as

requited

11. To develop and monitor the hostels capital and planned maintenance programme, to

complete all Project Implementation documentation,

12. Ensure that all vacant dwellings included in redevelopment schemes are assessed for

short-life purposes.

13. To provide technical support to the procurement Team.

14. In conjunction with Manager develop performance standards and monitor achievements

15. To ensure all works supervised above are carried out in compliance with the

contract/procurement criteria, specification and standing orders of the Council and Health

and Safety at Work Regulations.

Knowledge

Recognised technical qualifications (building surveying, or other related discipline)

Knowledge of building construction and practice

Knowledge of practical building repairs

Knowledge of performance management issues

Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation

Skills

(Skills can only be used as shortlisting criteria if the skill is to be tested)( To Be Tested S)

Sensitive to the differing needs of all tenants

Ability to communicate technical and policy matters.

Excellent negotiation skills.

Ability to investigate technical aspects of housing maintenance and specify correct remedial action.

Ability to write reports.

Ability to ensure work done complies with specifications, standing orders and safety regulations. Ability to establish causes of problems and to identify remedies in an analytical way.

Ability to prioritise the workload and ensure immediate problems are speedily processed.Level of numerical and verbal skills sufficient to enable postholders to undertake duties of the post

Posted 2026-06-06

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