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MMP Consultancy currently has an opportunity for a Stock Condition Surveyor to join a local authority based out of Hampshire

This will be a temporary position paying £28 P/H Umbrella on a 6-9 Month contract.

Job Purpose:

To undertake stock condition surveys on my clients housing stock. To update my clients current stock condition information using the council's stock database.
To collect stock condition information on pre-determined questionnaire's then transferring that information to the database. Ensuring reports are generated to check all scheme data is held correctly.
Briefing and coordinating with other staff on the operation of the condition survey so they can undertake surveys.The Role:

To undertake stock condition surveys on my clients rented housing stock. To undertake an individual survey of each flat, house, bungalow and if applicable, internal and external common areas on each block.
To initially use a hard copy of the form then work toward a mobile working device to collect the survey data. To highlight any components omitted from the component list.
Where relevant, propose additional components and add to the master list.
To ensure all components in each survey have a 'Next Inspection Year' assessed and recorded. Using existingmy clients Stock data as background.
To obtain the agreement of the Senior Surveyor to any proposal to bring a 'Next Inspection Date' forward.
To ensure component classification is in place and is suitable to uniquely identify all components in individual flats or houses and common areas.
To devise sub-categories and obtain corresponding codes from the Data Analysis Officer where needed.
To advise on ways of uniquely identifying different blocks and multiple common area items (eg. Lifts, entrance doors).
To be aware of details such as Component Life Cycles and the need for regular reviews.
To liaise with other Property Services and Housing staff on the outcome of the property surveys.
To use manual back-up systems in the absence of the mobile working software (once up and running).
To ensure data collected is held correctly and accurately on my clients stock databse database.
To ensure all properties are surveyed within an agreed time.
To ensure letters are sent out well ahead of visits so that sufficient notice is given of survey visits.
To deal with customer queries arising from surveys or signpost to the relevant colleague.
To liaise with colleagues also undertaking surveys to ensure consistency in data collected, projected Next Inspection Years and the optimum use of the software
To ensure suitable access and PPE equipment is used. To take health and safety advice to access difficult to reach areas.
Identifying any health & safety breaches or risks on site and reporting back to relevant colleagues.
To undertake EPC surveys during the property inspection if the current survey has expired or is not available.
Assess properties using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to ensure that category 1 & 2 hazards are reported.
To take a portfolio of external photographs at each property for use on the stock database, "Asset" files and potentially the Council's website.
To systematically compile a photographic inventory of each individual dwelling and its key components
To identify and pass on routine repairs identified during surveys to the relevant colleagues
To take sufficient notes as are necessary to supplement digital reports where required post inspection
To devise a suitable systematic delivery programme to complete the surveys within pre-agreed programme targets