Maintenance Surveyor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Maintenance Surveyor to join a forward-thinking Property Services Team in Exeter. The role involves diagnosing and resolving maintenance issues, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and experience in social housing maintenance, with excellent communication skills. A full UK driving licence is required, and travel within the Devon locality is expected.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of housing construction

Hands-on trade experience

Excellent diagnostic skills

Experience in social housing maintenance

Clear 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.

Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you151ll take ownership of diagnosing and resolving day-to-day maintenance issues. You151ll support both in-house trade teams and external contractors to ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

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