Maintenance Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing and property management organization in the Devon area is seeking a Maintenance Surveyor. This role involves inspecting and resolving maintenance issues, preparing specifications, and providing support to trades teams and contractors. The ideal candidate will have strong planning skills, knowledge of regulatory requirements, and a full UK driving license. Benefits include 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

3 wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days

Pension scheme with employer match

Flexible working arrangements

Optional private medical and dental cover

Discounted travel insurance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of technical, statutory, and regulatory requirements for maintenance services.
• Experience preparing and interpreting specifications and schedules of work.
• Strong planning, tracking, and forecasting skills.
• Commercial awareness with a customer-focused approach.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including Intermediate Excel.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.
• Ability to pass a basic DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections before, during, and after repair works.
• Prepare detailed specifications for maintenance.
• Ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate data within property management systems.
• Build strong local knowledge of customer needs.
• Monitor and support contractors to deliver quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance services

Experience with specifications

Planning and tracking skills

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £42,000 – £47,000 per year
Location: Exeter and Plymouth (covering the Devon area)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Travel: Car and full UK driving licence required

About the Role

An established housing and property management organisation is seeking a Maintenance Surveyor to join its Property Services Team, working from the Exeter Hub and covering the Devon locality. The role involves investigating, diagnosing, and resolving day-to-day maintenance issues, as well as providing technical support to in-house trades teams and external contractors.

Key Responsibilities

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Carry out inspections before, during, and after repair works

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Prepare detailed specifications, including scope of works, quantities, budgets, and timelines

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Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standard

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Maintain accurate data within property management systems

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Build strong local knowledge of customer needs, assets, and investment priorities

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Monitor and support contractors to deliver quality outcomes

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Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation

Candidate Requirements

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Knowledge of technical, statutory, and regulatory requirements for maintenance services

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Experience preparing and interpreting specifications and schedules of work

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Strong planning, tracking, and forecasting skills

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Commercial awareness with a customer-focused approach

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Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Intermediate Excel)

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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

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Ability to pass a basic DBS check

Benefits

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25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 with service)

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3 wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days each year

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Pension scheme with up to 12% employer match and 4x salary life cover

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Flexible working arrangements

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Optional private medical, dental, and critical illness cover

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Discounted travel insurance