Disrepair Surveyor (Interim)

Adecco; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is seeking a Disrepair Surveyor to join a high-profile team in Croydon. This interim role requires surveying properties, managing contractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess disrepair and property maintenance experience, along with strong technical and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model with an ASAP start and a daily rate of £350.

Qualifications

• Must have a Full UK driving licence.
• Access to a vehicle is required.
• Experience in Social Housing sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reports to Disrepair Manager.
• Surveying properties and specifying disrepair works.
• Managing contractors and monitoring their performance.

Skills

Disrepair experience

Property maintenance experience

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Strong commercial awareness

Tools

Outlook

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Disrepair Surveyor (Interim)

Public Sector - Local Authority

Full Time - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Temporary Role - 3 months with possible extension

Hybrid Working - 4 days on site and 1 day at home

£350 per day Umbrella

IR35 Status: Inside

ASAP Start

This role requires:

• A Full UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle (if you do not have this, the council use the Zip car scheme that you may be able to use (depending on availability)

Job Description

• Reports to Disrepair Manager within busy and high-profile Disrepair Team
• Surveying properties, specifying disrepair works and raising orders to contractors
• Project managing disrepair works from commencement to completion
• Undertaking pre-inspections, works in progress inspections and post-inspections
• Managing contractors and monitoring their performance
• Monitoring Health & Safety compliance
• Liaising with and supporting tenants throughout disrepair works
• Coordinating and overseeing temporary decants
• Collaborating with stakeholders, such as Legal and Tenancy teams

Role Requirements

• Disrepair experience
• Proven track record of property maintenance experience
• Strong technical knowledge
• Major repairs project management experience preferred
• Experience of working in Social Housing sector preferred
• Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation in relation to property maintenance
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proficient in Outlook, however, Teams, Excel, SharePoint and systems training will be provided
• Strong commercial awareness

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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