Disrepair & Surveying Manager

Graham Rose; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable Housing Association is seeking a Disrepair & Surveying Manager in Redhill, Surrey to oversee the delivery of complex repairs projects. The role requires an individual with strong qualifications in building surveying and experience in construction management. Responsibilities include managing a budget of £2 million, leading a team, and maintaining engagement with tenants throughout projects. With a focus on work-life balance and personal development, this position offers a starting salary of up to £55,000 and robust benefits.

Benefits

35 days holiday (27 days + 8 bank holidays)

2 to 1 employer pension contribution

Flexible working options

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• CIOB or BSc in Building Surveying or HNC/HND, or RICS qualification.
• Knowledge and experience in Construction or Maintenance.
• Financial management and project management capabilities.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of inspectors and surveyors for complex repairs.
• Control and report on a £2 million budget.
• Manage team performance and development.
• Ensure quality surveying and remedial works delivery.
• Engage tenants in the proposed works process.

Skills

CIOB or BSc in Building Surveying or HNC/HND

Knowledge of Construction or Maintenance Industry

Contract and financial management skills

Full UK driving licence

Understanding of health and safety and CDM

Project management skills

Analytical skills for data formulation

Education

CIOB or BSc in Building Surveying

RICS qualification or in progress

Job description

Disrepair & Surveying Manager - Redhill, Surrey - Hybrid Working (expected average 2 days pw office, 3 days pw home) - up to 55,000 starting salary - 36 hour working week - 35 days holiday (27 + bank 8 holidays) - Domestic Properties (social and leasehold housing) - Generous Pension Scheme, 2 to 1 employer contribution - Leading Employee Assistance Programme - Flexible Working, promoting a work-life balance -Permanent Position - Job Security with Career Progression opportunities.

A leading charitable Housing Association who encourage personal development, offer great benefits and are a compassionate employer require a Disrepair & Surveying Manager in Redhill, Surrey to manage the effective delivery of complex and escalated repairs projects.

Duties for the role of Disrepair & Surveying Manager in Redhill, Surrey include:

• To lead and manage a team of inspectors and surveyors ensuring close liaison between office-based staff and the mobile trades teams.
• To jointly control and report on a 2m budget.
• Manage a small team of inspectors, providing leadership for the team to ensure that staff develop their skills and are supported, but that there is also a strong culture of respect, performance and productivity.
• Ensure the delivery of appropriate surveying, inspection and remedial works, both in reaction to repairs and complaints, but also to include preventative inspections and works. All carried out to time, cost, quality and budget.
• Ensure that service users (tenants and leaseholders) are fully consulted about proposed works and remain engaged throughout the works and to satisfactory completion.
• Liaise closely with internal stakeholders to communicate repairs performance, identify opportunities for improving the effectiveness of the service and implementing these improvement plans effectively.
• Support the complaints procedure for the team and investigate and resolve complaints.
• Support the overall process of the repairs service by ensuring the team carry out quality pre and post inspections.
• Work collaboratively with the surveyors within the team and the Asset Manager to ensure the full range of surveying duties are delivered, including Estate Inspections, TDI surveys, mutual exchanges etc.
• Manage the damp and mould process, ensuring the surveyors carry out correct diagnosis before handover for remedial works.

To apply for the role of Disrepair & Surveying Manager in Redhill, Surrey you should have the following skills and experience:

• CIOB or BSc in Building Surveying or HNC/HND, or RICS formal qualification or qualification in progress (or Equivalent)
• Knowledge and experience of the Construction or Maintenance Industry.
• Contract and financial management skills.
• Relevant technical qualifications, or ability to progress via CPD.
• Knowledge and experience of technical aspects of the contracts managed.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel.
• An excellent understanding of health and safety and CDM, and how it applies to your job
• Project management, financial and commercial understanding
• An assertive and pro‑active approach to resolving technical and people issues and identifying improvements or resolutions
• Ability to advise trade staff and contractors about technical repairs solutions
• Ability to analyse data to formulate improvement plans.

Benefits for the Disrepair & Surveying Manager in Redhill, Surrey include:

Starting salary up to 55k

Fantastic work/life balance with flexible working

35 days holiday (27 days + 8 bank holidays)

36 hour week

Strong focus on learning and development, with opportunities to grow your skills and career

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

2 to 1 employer pension contribution

Funded health cash plan

Extensive wellbeing support

Voucher‑based recognition scheme

Retail discounts

This is a unique opportunity for a Disrepair & Surveying Manager in Redhill, Surrey to join an organisation that genuinely cares for its people and offers some of the best benefits in the industry. So, if it is of interest, don't delay and apply today!

Graham Rose is an employment business acting on behalf of our client