Maintenance Surveyor

Niyaa People Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Exeter is seeking a Maintenance Surveyor to manage day-to-day repairs and minor work projects. The role requires strong knowledge of housing construction and maintenance diagnostics, with responsibilities including inspections and contractor management. This position offers 25 days annual leave, corporate health benefits, and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Corporate health plan

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Discounted travel insurance

Well-being and volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of core trades like plumbing and carpentry.
• Proficient in identifying property defects and managing repairs.
• Experience with property inspections and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections before, during, and after repairs.
• Provide specifications for maintenance work.
• Ensure works are completed to high standards.
• Maintain high-quality data within property systems.

Skills

Understanding of housing construction

Knowledge of damp and mould issues

Experience in social housing maintenance

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for your next Maintenance Surveyor role? I am working with one of the largest housing associations in England who need a Maintenance Surveyor to cover the Exeter area. You will be responsible for the delivery of day to day repairs, voids and minor work projects. This role offers 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, as well as flexible working.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Corporate health plan
• Pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• Discounted travel insurance
• 3 additional well-being days and 2 paid volunteering days

Maintenance Surveyor duties

• Carrying out inspections as needed prior to, during and on completion of repairs
• Providing a specification, including scope of works, quantities and budgeted costs and timescale that will resolve maintenance issues reported
• Ensuring works are completed safely, to the required standard and specification, in the most effective and efficient manner and to a high level of customer satisfaction
• Maintaining high quality data within the property systems

What is required for the Maintenance Surveyor role

• Strong understanding of housing construction, core trades (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, roofing) and maintenance diagnostics, as well as hands on trade experience
• Proficient in identifying property defects and raising appropriate repairs. Strong knowledge of damp and mould issues, including root cause analysis and remedial strategies
• Proven experience in social housing maintenance and building surveying, including property inspections and reporting
• Skilled in managing contractors, with solid health & safety awareness and familiarity with schedules of rates and procurement processes

How to apply

Please email me on (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed) for more information