The Role:
To provide a specialist, comprehensive professional Clerk of Works service to the Task and Finishing Team (TFT) in the audit of specific ‘high-risk’ major works projects carried out on the London Borough of Southwark’s (LBS) social housing estates.
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:
Provide professional advice and reports as required to the TFT lead on the delivery of specific ‘high-risk’ major works projects.
To assist the TFT in assessing the delivery, administration and management of council-designed major works projects, ensuring that site operations and construction works comply with relevant contract documents, LBS’ processes and procedures, and all current legislation.
To evaluate and report on the effectiveness of contracts, service providers, products and consultants used and make recommendations on changes or developments as required.
To conduct detailed site surveys, stock condition surveys, and pre- and post-inspection with the service provider, contract administrator, and LBS staff responsible for the management of major work projects.
Monitor and report on various areas such as quality, customer care, application, maintenance requirements, etc.
Support the TFT lead in the provision of accurate cost data to Leasehold Services for service charge billing and investigate and prepare responses to queries of final invoices and preparation of information necessary to respond to Leasehold Valuation Tribunals where required.
The post-holder will have the ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels with the interpersonal and negotiation skills necessary to gain and sustain the confidence of residents
Sound knowledge of all changes in building regulations, policies, best practice, research new building products and ensure that Southwark is compliant with government legislation, good practice, housing services and their combined role in building safety.
The ability to drive one's own performance and improvements and consistently work towards achieving goals and high standards with minimum supervision and strong planning and prioritising.
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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