Maintenance Surveyor

Reed; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services company is seeking a Maintenance Surveyor to join their team in Exeter. This role involves diagnosing and resolving maintenance issues, supporting trade teams and contractors, and ensuring high standards for repairs. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge of housing construction, hands-on trade experience, and excellent communication skills. A full UK driving licence is required for travel.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of housing construction and core trades.
• Experience in social housing maintenance and building surveying.
• Confident managing contractors and ensuring health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections before, during, and after repair works.
• Provide detailed specifications including scope, cost estimates, and timelines.
• Ensure works are completed safely and to the required standards.

Skills

Technical knowledge of housing construction

Hands-on trade experience

Diagnostic skills

Managing contractors

Communication with tenants

IT proficiency

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Surveyor – Exeter

Salary: £42,000 – £47,000 Location: Exeter (covering Exeter, Torbay, and Plymouth) Contract Type: Permanent

We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Surveyor to join a forward-thinking Property Services Team based in Exeter. This role covers the Devon locality, with a focus on Exeter, Torbay, and Plymouth.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll take ownership of diagnosing and resolving day-to-day maintenance issues. You’ll support both in-house trade teams and external contractors to ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections before, during, and after repair works
• Provide detailed specifications including scope, cost estimates, and timelines
• Ensure works are completed safely and to the required standards
• Maintain accurate property data and records
• Build strong local knowledge of customer needs and asset conditions
• Continuously develop your technical expertise

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical knowledge of housing construction and core trades
• Hands-on trade experience and excellent diagnostic skills
• Experience in social housing maintenance and building surveying
• Confident managing contractors and ensuring health & safety compliance
• Clear, empathetic communication with tenants and colleagues
• IT proficiency and familiarity with internal systems
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel required)
• Willingness to undergo a basic DBS check