Healthy Homes Surveyor

Vacancy:
Healthy Homes Surveyor Closing date:
Thursday 17 September Shortlisting:
Friday 18 September Proposed Interview date:
Thursday 24 September Salary: £42,050.84 About the vacancy:
The Healthy Homes Surveyor plays a vital role in ensuring Hedyn's homes are safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard. Working across the housing portfolio, the post holder will carry out technical surveys, specify and manage repair and remedial works, and oversee contractor performance to ensure value for money and quality outcomes. With a strong focus on compliance, property standards, and resident wellbeing, the role supports the delivery of safe, healthy homes by addressing disrepair, damp and mould, and Fitness for Human Habitation requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled surveying professional who is passionate about improving homes, delivering excellent customer service, and making a positive difference to residents' lives.
* A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and business insurance is required Specifically, in the role you will:
Undertake technical surveyors to ensure all homes remain compliant with current regulation. A fundamental priority of this position is ensuring that all homes meet the Fitness for Human Habitation (FFHH) standards under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, primarily through the proactive management of the Disrepair Management and the mitigation of HHSRS hazards. Technically survey repairs work for property services, diagnosing property needs and confirming the actions required by providing detailed work specifications or using Schedule of rates.

Ensure robust inspections and works are carried out to mitigate the 29 hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), with a focus on damp, mould, and structural integrity Undertake building site inspections working at height, using ladders and/or scaffold and gain access in to confined spaces. Undertake pre-inspections, post-inspections, emergency inspections, pre-transfer inspections, mutual exchange inspections on site to all Hedyn properties and within agreed timescales.

Measure repairs works to agreed specifications. Order works and associated resources following inspection, liaising with all stakeholders and contractors on timescales for completion prior to issuing orders. Where required, request and record all relevant RAMS/COSHH when managing internal or external supply chain. Effectively manage risk, identify, and report any issues/breeches in relation to health & safety and to actively promote a safe working environment for all.

Work proactively to minimise complaints in the first instance. Ensure complaints are responded to & resolved within agreed timescales, working closely with contractors to stop complaints escalating. Feed into lessons learned to help shape and improve the future service delivery to customers based upon their feedback. Keep clear, complete, and accurate records on all projects and provide regular reports on progress.

Ensure Financial Standing Orders are always followed, manage budget within target and demonstrate value for money. Support and ensure key performance targets are met for the service area by working closely with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Ensuring all relevant statutory regulations are adhered to across the project including but not limited to CDM Regulations, Planning and Building Regulations Party Wall Act, Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations, etc.

Contribute to the development of the investment programme, ensuring all remedial works align with the organisation's wider assets and sustainability objectives. Deliver contract management for remedial works and work with the Investment team…