Risk Management Surveyor (m/f/d) *

Company
HSB
Location
Birmingham , United Kingdom

 

Role: Risk Management Surveyor 

Location: Birmingham/Coventry

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