Disrepair Surveyor x3

Full Time, Permanent

Do you want to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want an interesting, diverse works package that makes the day go fast!?
We're seeking enthusiastic and motivated housing disrepair surveyors to help improve the lives of our residents
This role requires a good understanding of building pathology, especially hazards, defects and their causes. You should be methodical and enquiring
You will be responsible for resident engagement, inspections, ordering any works and monitoring the works' progress from start to completion of complex repairs cases
The situations surrounding disrepair claims can be varied and interesting. You will:

• Inspect properties
• Write reports
• Take photographic evidence
• Compile a witness statements for courts
• Managing repairs works from inception through to completion
• Hold a caseload
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders

Occasionally, you'll need to attend court and give evidence under oath of your findings. An understanding of the disrepair protocol would be an advantage, but we'll provide training
Your professional expertise will be fundamental in deciding our stance in relation to defending and settling claims, but most importantly helping residents housing conditions improve.

Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Shortlisting will take place on 19th-20th May.
Interviews will take place on 28th-29th May.
If you want any more information please contact Craig Cook on 07500108689.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.