JOB TITLE Damp & Mould Lead Surveyor
POST NUMBER 009364
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £48,710 to £50,788pa pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage
ABOUT THE ROLE
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to establishing a centre of excellence for the design, construction, repair and maintenance of its operational and non-operational buildings and housing / residential properties.
The post holder will be required to provide a professional building surveying service ensuring that the council’s property / building assets are compliant, and all assets are improved, repaired and maintained and in a good state of repair and fit for purpose on the council’s housing and residential properties and the operational corporate and commercial buildings etc.
This post holder will be predominately involved in the management and delivery of the damp and Mould service provided to the council’s housing stock and may also include other council housing and corporate and commercial buildings.
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• Interpreting Briefs, scope of works and project requirements from, client officers, project sponsors, and external clients and stakeholders, tenants and external organisations.
• Carry out specialist damp and condensation surveys and report on findings, using specialist equipment where required.
• Identify building defects and provide recommendations and repair/improvement solutions and resolution of condensation problems, preparing estimates as required.
• Ensuring project delivery within a strict qualitative and commercial framework
• Diagnosing defects and implements cost effective solutions.
• Preparing outline specifications during the design process and detailed specifications for quotation purposes. This shall also include the contract conditions, preliminaries, and schedule of works
• Preparing drawings and specifications sufficient to convey the work required.
• Investigate selection of appropriate materials and methods of construction.
• Preparing quotation documentation and inviting quotations.
• Project management
• Project Procurement process - seeking quotations and tenders
• Site inspections and supervision, contract administration of projects,
• visiting site ensuring that the works are carried out in accordance with the contract documentation
• Preparing specialist and expert reports relating to damp and condensation.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Building Surveying Expertise: A strong background in building surveying, with specific knowledge of damp and condensation issues, including the ability to conduct specialist surveys and diagnose defects effectively.
Project Management Skills: Proven experience in managing projects from inception to completion, including overseeing site inspections, contract administration, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in preparing detailed specifications, drawings, and estimates, as well as familiarity with the selection of appropriate materials and construction methods.
Strong Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interpret briefs and communicate with various stakeholders, including client officers, tenants, and external organizations, while also preparing clear and comprehensive reports.
Knowledge of Regulations and Compliance: In-depth understanding of building regulations, compliance standards, and best practices related to property maintenance and improvement to ensure all assets remain in good repair and fit for purpose.
Procurement and Tendering Experience: Competence in managing the procurement process, including seeking and evaluating quotations and tenders, to ensure cost-effective solutions are identified and implemented.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name John Sheeran
Job Title Disrepair, Damp & Mould Manager
Email John.sheeran@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 28 March 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing: 14 April 2025
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
