Building Surveyor - Repairs (RP0038)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a Building Surveyor (Repairs) to manage property repairs for approximately 2000 homes. The role involves collaboration with contractors, ensuring high-standard repairs, and effective communication with tenants. Offering a starting salary of £41,992 with potential progression. Hybrid working model available.

Benefits

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave from 25 to 33 days

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to identify repairs and draw up specifications.
• Knowledge of building standards and customer-focused outcomes.
• Experience in making technical decisions and solving complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own patch of around 2000 properties.
• Collaborate with contractors to ensure timely repairs.
• Scope out larger repair jobs and keep tenants updated.

Skills

Diagnosing building faults

Providing cost-effective solutions

Excellent communication in spoken English

Education

Formally qualified in Building Studies

Job description

Overview

No two days are the same in Welwyn Hatfield’s Property Maintenance & Climate Change Team! If you like genuine diversity in your Building Surveying work and are looking to learn new skills, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you.

Position: Building Surveyor (Repairs) (RP0038)
Starting salary: £41,992pa with potential progression to £45,089pa inclusive on achieving designated skills and experience
Hours: 37 hours per week (Hybrid Working)

Responsibilities

• Manage your own patch, consisting of around 2000 properties.
• Work collaboratively with contractors and the Neighbourhoods team to ensure your patch receives the best possible service and that repairs are carried out in a timely manner to a high standard.
• Attend site to scope out works on larger repair jobs and keep tenants updated on ongoing works.

Qualifications

• Formally qualified in Building Studies.
• Highly experienced in diagnosing building faults and providing cost-effective solutions.
• Ability to identify repairs, draw up specifications, make technical decisions and solve complex problems.
• Knowledge of building standards and a passion for delivering customer-focused outcomes.
• Excellent communication in spoken English; the ability to converse with members of the public and provide advice is essential.

About The Company

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Benefits

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (Career Average Pension Scheme).
• The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave to increase work-life balance flexibility.
• Annual leave ranging from 25 to 33 days per year plus Bank Holidays (dependent on grade and length of service).
• Access to the Council’s Flexi Time Scheme (post dependent) to achieve a healthy work life balance.
• A structured induction program from day 1 to support your success in your role.
• 24 hour a day access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
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Additional Information

• We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK.
• Closing date for applications is 5 October 2025.
• Remote assessments will be held on 9 October 2025.
• Interviews will be held on 16 October 2025.