Interim Maintenance Surveyor – Housing Repairs & Compliance

Elevate Projects Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Projects Ltd is seeking an Interim Maintenance Surveyor to deliver repairs and maintenance across Penge and surrounding areas, with an office base at Hawthorn. You will lead inspections, prepare technical reports, and liaise with leaseholders, customers and service partners to ensure high customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Diploma in Surveying, RICS/CIOB membership, and strong negotiation and project management skills; travel and flexible hours are expected in a housing context.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance Level 3.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS or CIOB).
• Knowledge of Social Housing sector and its regulations.
• Knowledge of building construction, standards, planning regulations, and health and safety legislation.
• Understanding of financial management and controls within a contractor management context.
• Intermediate level of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage small projects and CDMC understanding.
• Strong negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver repairs and maintenance service with diagnostic inspections, surveys, and technical reports.
• Identify and manage insurance claims for economical outcomes.
• Act as technical lead during handover of new developments for quality control.
• Control budget spend with accurate revenue and capital spend recording.
• Deliver and manage legal disrepair claims and Environmental Health Orders with detailed reports.
• Liaise with in-house service providers, M&E contractors, and external sub-contractors.
• Manage and coordinate empty properties to minimize rental loss and maximize return.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office proficiency

Health and safety awareness

Budget control

Education

Diploma in Surveying, Property & Maintenance Level 3

Degree level (desirable)

Job description

Elevate Projects Ltd is seeking an Interim Maintenance Surveyor to deliver repairs and maintenance across Penge and surrounding areas, with an office base at Hawthorn. You will lead inspections, prepare technical reports, and liaise with leaseholders, customers and service partners to ensure high customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Diploma in Surveying, RICS/CIOB membership, and strong negotiation and project management skills; travel and flexible hours are expected in a housing context.