Maintenance Inspector

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations is seeking a Maintenance Inspector to join our Maintenance Team. You will inspect properties, diagnose repair needs, and plan and specify works across our housing stock, with a focus on quality and timely delivery.

The role involves managing contractor performance, monitoring service quality and ensuring compliance with health and safety and housing legislation, while delivering excellent customer care to tenants and residents.

Qualifications

• A relevant technical qualification in building construction, surveying, property maintenance or a related discipline is desirable.
• Applicants should demonstrate practical experience of property inspection, repair diagnosis and contractor management within a housing, property or construction environment.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to customer care when dealing with tenants, residents and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties and diagnose repair requirements.
• Specify works and manage contractor performance.
• Monitor service quality and ensure compliance with health and safety and housing legislation.

Skills

Communication skills

Contractor management

Education

Technical qualification in building construction / surveying / property maintenance

Job description

Due to an internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Inspector to join our Maintenance Team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality reactive repairs, void property works, planned maintenance and cyclical programmes across our housing stock.
The role involves inspecting properties, diagnosing repair requirements, specifying works, managing contractor performance, monitoring service quality, and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety and housing legislation.
You must have strong communication skills, a proven track record in working with tenants, residents and contractors and a commitment to delivering excellence in customer care.
A relevant technical qualification in building construction, surveying, property maintenance or a related discipline is desirable. Applicants should demonstrate practical experience of property inspection, repair diagnosis and contractor management within a housing, property or construction environment.
Further information and a Job Description are available on our website, details below.

Interviews Thursday 8th October 2026

Closing date for applications

Thursday 10th September 2026, 10:00

Full salary & employment details

• Maintenance Inspector - 35 hours per week
• Grade 7 PA22-25 £42,707 - £46,895
• Development & Property Services Department

Job Type

Full Time