Members considered a report which sought approval for the creation of a permanent Project Surveyor post within the Asset Management and Development service to provide technical surveying support, project management and quality assurance across the Capital Works and Development teams, including responsibility for managing the 12-month defects liability period for all new-build schemes.
RESOLVED that the creation of a permanent Project Surveyor (Capital Works) post in Asset Management and Development at Grade 8 be approved. The maximum cost of the Grade 8 post at £46,500 will be funded through capital salaries.
Reason
Without strengthening internal capacity, the Council faces increased operational, safety and statutory risk.