Maintenance Surveyor

Essential Employment; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment seeks a Maintenance Surveyor in South East London to manage a substantial regional budget and ensure high service standards. The role involves overseeing repairs, managing budgets, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure satisfaction. Candidates should possess strong technical and communication skills and experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in surveying or maintenance role.
• Strong knowledge of repairs and compliance.
• Ability to manage budgets and contractor performance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Repairs & Maintenance service, including major works.
• Conduct diagnostic inspections and provide technical advice.
• Monitor regional budget for compliance and value for money.

Skills

Technical knowledge of building maintenance

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Customer-focused approach

Job description

Maintenance Surveyor needed in South East London Paying £23.19 per hr ref 000A 30B8 /1

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

.Join our team as aMaintenance Surveyor, where you’ll play a key role in managing a £10m regional budget, overseeing contractor performance, and ensuring our homes meet the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective and efficient Repairs & Maintenance service, including disrepair works, major/complex works, FRA, responsive repairs, voids, and adaptations.
• Conduct diagnostic inspections, surveys, and post-inspections, providing accurate technical advice and reports.
• Act as the technical lead during the handover of new developments, ensuring quality control through to completion and end of defects.
• Manage insurance claims, including inspections, decants, and liaison with loss adjusters.
• Oversee legal disrepair claims and Environmental Health Orders, preparing detailed reports in line with group processes.
• Monitor and control a regional budget of approximately £2m, ensuring value for money and compliance with statutory regulations.
• Engage and consult with customers, leaseholders, and internal/external stakeholders to ensure high levels of satisfaction and minimal defects.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar surveying or maintenance role.
• Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance, repairs, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and contractor performance effectively.
• A customer-focused approach with a commitment to quality and service delivery.

• If you are interested in the role, please email your CV [e-mail] the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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