Clerk Of Works/Repairs Inspector

Daniel Owen Ltd; Horam; Presencial; GBP 48.000 - 49.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Car allowance

Descripción de la vacante

Daniel Owen Ltd in Hastings, East Sussex, is seeking experienced Clerks of Works Inspectors / Repairs Surveyors to cover a residential housing portfolio. The role involves pre- and post-inspections, reporting, and ensuring repair works meet the required standards.

You will manage contractors, monitor performance and handle resident queries with strong communication and reporting skills.

Formación

• Experience in repairs surveying, Clerk of Works or housing maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of residential repairs and pre- and post-inspections.
• Proven experience in contractor management and contract compliance.
• Excellent resident-facing and communication skills.
• Strong reporting, organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out pre- and post-inspections of residential repairs.
• Complete approximately 12 surveys per week across the housing stock.
• Identify defects, assess repair requirements and ensure works meet the required standards.
• Produce detailed inspection reports, including findings, photographs and recommendations.
• Liaise directly with residents, managing expectations and handling queries professionally.
• Monitor contractor performance, challenge poor workmanship and ensure remedial works are completed.
• Support effective contract management and maintain high standards of repairs and resident satisfaction.

Conocimientos

Repairs surveying

Clerk of Works

Housing maintenance

Contractor management

Contract compliance

Resident-facing communication

Reporting

Descripción del empleo

Clerk of Works Inspector / Repairs Surveyor

Location: Hastings, East Sussex

Salary: £47,500 + £1,800 car allowance

We are recruiting for two experienced Clerk of Works Inspectors / Repairs Surveyors to cover a residential housing portfolio in Hastings.

This role is ideal for someone with strong repairs surveying experience, excellent resident-facing skills and a background in contractor and contract management.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out pre- and post-inspections of residential repairs.
• Complete approximately 12 surveys per week across the housing stock.
• Identify defects, assess repair requirements and ensure works meet the required standards.
• Produce detailed inspection reports, including findings, photographs and recommendations.
• Liaise directly with residents, managing expectations and handling queries professionally.
• Monitor contractor performance, challenge poor workmanship and ensure remedial works are completed.
• Support effective contract management and maintain high standards of repairs and resident satisfaction.

About You

• Experience in repairs surveying, Clerk of Works or housing maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of residential repairs and pre- and post-inspections.
• Proven experience in contractor management and contract compliance.
• Excellent resident-facing and communication skills.
• Strong reporting, organisational and problem-solving abilities.If you have the technical surveying knowledge and customer-focused approach to ensure repairs are completed right first time, we'd love to hear from you