Interim Maintenance Surveyor

Braxfield Recruitment Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in London is seeking two interim maintenance surveyors to carry out property inspections. The ideal candidates will possess strong technical expertise in responsive repairs and damp investigations, with responsibility for managing contractors to ensure high-quality outcomes. The contract offers £350 per day with hybrid working arrangements. Immediate availability is preferred.

Benefits

£350 per day

Potential for contract extension

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong background in maintenance surveying and defect diagnosis.
• Experienced in responsive repairs and voids management.
• Knowledge of damp and mould assessment solutions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose property defects, especially damp and mould.
• Manage contractors and oversee works from start to finish.
• Undertake quality audits and technical inspections.

Skills

Property defect diagnosis

Contractor management

Responsive repairs

Damp and mould assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

HNC in a building-related discipline

Tools

Asset management systems

Job description

Exciting opportunity for 2x interim maintenance surveyors to join a leading London based housing association to carry out inspections to properties across the London boroughs. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in responsive repairs, voids management, and damp & mould investigations, and be confident managing contractors to achieve excellent outcomes for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose property defects, with a particular focus on damp and mould cases.
• Prepare detailed specifications, manage contractors and oversee works from instruction to completion.
• Manage responsive repairs and void property works, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Undertake quality audits and technical inspections to ensure contractor performance and compliance.
• Support the Technical Manager and Senior Technical Surveyor with escalated repairs and service queries.
• Maintain accurate property and works data within asset management systems.
• Promote a positive culture of compliance, building safety, and excellent customer service.

About You

• Strong background in maintenance surveying, building pathology, and defect diagnosis within the housing or property sector.
• Experienced in responsive repairs, voids, and planned maintenance delivery.
• Knowledge of damp and mould assessment and remedial solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills.
• Confident in using asset management systems and producing technical reports.
• Ideally qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a building-related discipline.
• Available at short notice and able to work independently.

What s on Offer

• £350 per day (Umbrella rate inside IR35)
• Interim / ongoing contract with potential for extension
• Hybrid working arrangements (office/site based as required)
• Opportunity to contribute to a major housing provider delivering essential community services

If you think this could be the right role for you then please contact the Braxfield team with our most up- to-date CV and one of us will be in touch to discuss further.