Risk Management Surveyor

Company
HSB
Location
Bromley , United Kingdom

Role: Risk Management Surveyor 

Location: South East/ South West London

Department: MD Warranty Inspection Services (MDWIS)

Permanent 

 

 

Job Purpose: 

To provide site inspection and technical building and construction expertise relating to the risk management of construction sites registered for MDIS Warranty schemes. 

 

Role & Responsibilities: 

Duties of the post include, but are not limited to:

• Inspecting homes being constructed and / or converted, working closely with Developers and Builders to ensure as far as is reasonably possible the works are in accordance with the Technical Manual and Building Regulations.
• Effectively self manage, by forward planning own workload, to provide a responsive, helpful and professional service whilst maximising time spent on site.
• Recording inspection details on the data base and communicating comments to customers and colleagues.
• Ongoing liaison with Surveyors and Management on technical matters – to ensure that standards are being maintained and procedures adhered to.
• Ongoing liaison with Developers / Clients / Builders, offering technical advice and guidance.
• Provide advice to Line Manager on technical areas so that team members are fully informed when dealing with potential clients.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.

 

Skills & Experience Required: 

• Part / Full member of professional organisation. RICS, CIOB, CABE or ICWCI preferred but not essential.
• Relevant BC experience, plan check and site inspection and relevant warranty, quality or defect resolution experience. Extensive experience of deferring construction methods, as well as experience of defect resolution issues.
• In depth technical knowledge and understanding of the Building Regulations and associated legislation. UK NI/Scotland/Wales
• A demonstrable understanding of latent defect risk management and the methods for mitigating claims.
• Requires basic understanding of general insurance principals and terminology desirable.
• Ability to undertake site inspections to assess both quality and the cause/effect of building defects.
• Commercial awareness and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to create not only good working relationships with other construction professionals but to be able to deal effectively with members of the public.
• The ability to meet deadlines and manage own workload within agreed parameters.
• Demonstrable ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to motivate self and influence others.
• Excellent Customer Services skills and experience of Relationship Management.
• Flexible in personal approach.
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook (email), MS Word, MS Excel
• Full Driving Licence for use in the UK.
• Ability to fulfil the mobility requirements of the RMS role, including (but not limited to) the ability to;
  • Move around a site
  • Climb ladders
  • Work at height
  • Drive reasonable distances
• Proficient in English communications (written and oral).

 

Work Abilities - Risk Management Surveyor (Qualified):

Understanding

• Up to 2 Storey House Inspection (Warranty & BC)
• 3 Storey House Inspection (Warranty & BC)
• 4 Storey House Inspection (Warranty & BC products) MDWIS looking at Warranty aspects (See also below)
• Basement Plan Appraisal
• Apartment inspection up to and including 4 storeys plus associated non residential useage (<11m FFL Top Storey) Warranty & BC products but Warranty aspects only
• Conversion/Refurb Project SRA (Regional) Warranty Only
• Conversion/Refurb Inspection - Warranty Only job
• Conversion/Refurb Project Inspection if Warranty & Building Control - For Warranty aspects only

Comprehensive

• Up to 2 Storey House Plan Appraisal/SRA (Regional scheme)
• Up to 2 Storey House Inspection (Warranty Only)
• 3 Storey House Plan Appraisal/SRA plus associated non residential useage e.g. MIDI (Regional scheme)
• 3 Storey House Inspection (Warranty Only)
• 4 Storey House Plan Appraisal/SRA (Regional Scheme) Warranty Only
• 4 Storey House Inspection (Warranty Only)
• 5 Storey House Inspection (Warranty Only)
• Basement Inspection
• Apartment inspection up to and including 4 storeys plus associated non residential useage (<11m FFL Top Storey) Warranty Only
• Quality Inspection Service (KN team only presently)
• Training Trades (Trade Talks, Tool Box talks) KN only