The role:
To assist the Task and Finishing Team (TFT) in auditing high-risk major works projects on the London Borough of Southwark's (LBS) social housing estates, providing a specialist, comprehensive professional surveying and technical service.
To provide professional building surveying expertise and advice on processes and procedures relating to the procurement and management of major works improvement projects for social housing schemes, including identifying any weaknesses or areas for improvement.
About Southwark
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
To be successful in this role, you will require:
To act as an expert in building surveying with in-depth knowledge of construction and practices, and advise the TFT.
Conduct a thorough review of feasibility studies and design criteria to ensure the accuracy, robustness, and suitability of future major works projects.
To ensure successful completion of major work projects, including budget management, work scheduling, and contractor supervision.
To offer expert advice on building, technical repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment of homes in LBS’ social housing estates.
To provide technical advice and recommendations to TFT, conduct structural surveys, post-inspections, and assessment of completed work.
Collaborating with LBS staff, internal stakeholders, business units, external agencies, and contractors to support the audit of "high-risk" projects.
We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes.
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: 27/05/2024
Interview date: 27/05/2024
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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