Repairs Surveyor - Housing

South London Permanent £46,305 - £46,305 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking a Repairs Surveyor to assist the Senior Repairs Surveyor in delivering maintenance services for the South London, Kent and Sussex region. This role involves managing responsive, cyclical, and major repairs for both occupied and vacant properties. Key responsibilities include diagnosing maintenance needs, ensuring work is completed to a high standard with full health and safety compliance, and escalating any contractor performance issues as needed.
  • Work for a leading and expanding housing association.
  • Hybrid working and competitive hourly rate with weekly pay.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Housing Association.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

  • Support Senior Repairs Surveyor in delivering responsive, cyclical, and major repairs for tenanted and void properties.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities meet Health & Safety standards.
  • Diagnose maintenance needs and ensure quality of contractor work.
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and CDM regulations.
  • Verify contractor value for money and manage outstanding works.
  • Conduct site inspections, update systems, and inspect completed repairs.
  • Handle customer complaints and feedback, ensuring quality service.
  • Undertake stock validation surveys and attend relevant meetings.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate:

  1. Strong understanding of building and health and safety legislation.
  2. Knowledge of common procurement routes for maintenance works.
  3. Understanding of both traditional and modern construction methods in housing.
  4. Familiarity with building contracts commonly used in maintenance.
  5. Ability to draft tender documents.
  6. Ability to create basic construction drawings and draft specifications.



Education:

  • HNC in Construction or Building.



Experience:

  • 5+ years in property maintenance, preferably in housing, with experience in property inspections, diagnosing defects, and supervising contractors/consultants.

What's on Offer

What is on offer?

  • Permanent role paying £46,305 per annum
  • Hybrid working
  • Covering South London, Kent and Sussex region
  • Interest free car loan
  • 25 days holiday
  • Life assurance 4x salary
Contact
László Fehér
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6538061
Phone number
+44 207 269 2126

Job summary

Job function
Property
Subsector
Property / Building Surveyor
Sector
Property
Location
South London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
László Fehér
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2126
Job reference
JN-092024-6538061