Lead Building Surveyor & Maintenance Manager

Manpower (United Kingdom); North East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Learning & development

Supportive environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking an experienced Surveying and Maintenance Manager to lead the delivery of surveying, maintenance, and asset management across a diverse property portfolio in the North East. The role requires a qualified surveying professional with strong leadership and a proactive approach to maintaining safe, compliant, and welcoming environments for residents, service users, staff, and visitors.

You will oversee inspections, repairs, and capital projects, ensuring on-time delivery and

Qualifications

• Relevant surveying qualification required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years' experience in surveying and/or property maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, housing regulations, and contract law.
• Experience identifying structural defects and recommending remedial solutions.
• Experience inspecting residential and commercial properties and advising on compliance requirements.
• Strong project management and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake stock condition surveys, schedules of condition, and defect inspections.
• Assess building fabric and identify defects, deterioration, and maintenance requirements.
• Produce detailed survey reports and recommendations.
• Carry out pre- and post-work inspections.
• Assess properties against Decent Homes Standards and other quality requirements.
• Identify building defects and specify remedial works.
• Prepare work schedules and technical specifications.
• Manage responsive repairs, cyclical maintenance, void works, and capital projects.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, and value for money.
• Support development and delivery of asset management and preventive maintenance programmes.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and health and safety requirements.
• Lead, motivate, coach, and develop the maintenance team.
• Foster positive working relationships with contractors and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across property and maintenance services.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant surveying qualification

Management qualification

Job description

Manpower UK is seeking an experienced Surveying and Maintenance Manager to lead the delivery of surveying, maintenance, and asset management across a diverse property portfolio in the North East. The role requires a qualified surveying professional with strong leadership and a proactive approach to maintaining safe, compliant, and welcoming environments for residents, service users, staff, and visitors.

You will oversee inspections, repairs, and capital projects, ensuring on-time delivery and