Housing Repairs Surveyor

Woking Borough Council; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Slough is seeking a Repairs Surveyor to join their Housing Asset Team. The role involves property inspections, overseeing repairs, and ensuring compliance with standards, focusing on customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should possess strong customer service skills, have a full driver's license, and be able to work independently to enhance property standards. The position offers a flexible schedule, pension benefits, and discounted memberships.

Benefits

Generous flexi time scheme

Membership of local government pension scheme

Discounted health and leisure membership

Qualifications

• Experience as a Repairs Surveyor with knowledge of property standards.
• Full driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to converse in accurate spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property and disrepair inspections.
• Oversee delivery of sub-contracted repairs.
• Diagnose complex faults and manage quality assurance.

Skills

Customer service skills

Autonomy

Property inspection

Repairs management

Job description

Overview

We have a new opportunity for a Repairs Surveyor to join our Housing Asset Team. As a Repairs Surveyor you will carry out surveys, property and disrepair inspections and oversee the delivery of sub-contracted repairs to ensure repairs are highlighted and completed in accordance with Woking Borough Council's standards and timeframes.

Reporting to our Housing Repairs Manager you will carry out surveys to properties within the Woking region including Damp and Mould inspections. You will be responsible for diagnosing the cause of complex faults and failures and post inspect works supporting Woking properties to ensure that high quality works are delivered within budget, on time, safely and to a high standard whilst achieving and maintaining customer satisfaction KPI’s while ensuring value for money is achieved through the delivery of effective procurement and management of repairs.

The successful candidate will be customer focused, have great customer service skills and the ability to work autonomously to improve our property standards. An experienced and highly knowledgeable repairs surveyor.

A full driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.

The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.

Woking Borough Council takes a robust approach to thoroughly checking anyone who has applied to work with vulnerable groups including children.

As this job involves contact with vulnerable groups, successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Assistance will be given by the Council and further details can be found in the job pack.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post. An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.

For an informal discussion please contact Pauline Graham, Housing Repairs Manager on 01483743289.

Closing Date: 23 February 2026 - 23:55pm

How to apply

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Statement

Surrey is included in the Local Government Reorganisation plans, with new unitary councils expected to be established by April 2027.

Woking Borough Council remains committed to delivering high-quality services to residents throughout this period of change.

While we understand that applicants may feel uncertain about joining us during this transition, it is anticipated that most employees will transfer to the new unitary councils. This reorganisation may also present new career development opportunities across the region.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

AI Use in Applications

We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.

All submitted information—whether supported by AI or not—must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience, and qualifications.

Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.

Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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Housing Repairs Surveyor • Slough, England