Maintenance Surveyor

Home Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housing provider is seeking an experienced Maintenance Surveyor to join their repairs and maintenance team. This role involves conducting inspections, managing disrepair cases, and ensuring high-quality property repairs across Greater London. Ideal candidates are qualified in surveying, knowledgeable about damp and mould, and skilled in contractor management. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

34 days leave rising to 39

Health cash plan covering dental and prescriptions

Employee discounts on shopping and holidays

Pension contribution matched up to 7%

Wellbeing tools and support

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in surveying or substantial professional experience.
• Relevant qualification in damp and mould is preferable.
• Experience in managing contractors and ensuring compliance with health and safety laws.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre and post inspections for repairs in properties.
• Provide practical advice to trades teams and subcontractors.
• Manage disrepair cases for customers dealing with damp and mould.

Skills

Property condition diagnosis

Damp and mould expertise

Contractor management

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in surveying or building-related field

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Surveyor (251406)

Job Description

Maintenance Surveyor - ( 251406 )

Description

Maintenance Surveyor

Salary £47,000 to £52,000 pa, dependent on qualifications and location, plus Health Cash Plan

Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hpw), hybrid with office, community and home working

Working across Greater London

Home, a place where you belong

Are you an experienced Maintenance Surveyor looking for a new role with a great employer? Come join us at Home Group and be part of our fantastic repairs and maintenance team. Make a difference as you support us to continuously improve the quality standards of our properties. If you want to work alongside a brilliant team and to continue developing your own career as you grow with us, then read on

What you’ll do

Carry out pre and post inspections for repairs in both responsive and void properties, making sure work is high quality and customers are happy with the results

Offer clear, practical advice to trades teams, maintenance managers, subcontractors and suppliers so we deliver safe, cost-effective and reliable services

Keep a close eye on contracts and progress against building schedules, using customer feedback to help us meet our promise

Take the lead on disrepair cases and support customers dealing with damp and mould in their homes

Measure up accurately to make sure we get repairs right first time

Make sure void works are completed to a high standard so homes can be re-let quickly

You’ll be trusted to manage your own diary and supported by a team who take pride in doing things right. We’re a top 10 Great Place to Work in the UK, where you can keep learning, progress your career and finish each day knowing you’ve made a real difference.

You are

Qualified to degree level in surveying or a building-related field, or have solid professional experience to match

Clued up on the causes of damp and mould, with a relevant qualification or open to working towards one

Confident diagnosing and scoping property condition, including disrepair, dilapidation and follow-up works

Skilled at understanding building issues and able to identify complex problems like subsidence

Experienced in managing contractors and making sure work meets all health and safety laws, including CDM

Proactive and organised, able to manage your patch and get things done on time, on budget and with a commercial mindset

This role is not eligible to secure a long-term visa to work in the UK.

The practical bits

You’ll work Monday to Friday and shape your diary around customers and commitments

This is a hybrid role, with time at home, in the office and across your patch in Greater London

You need a full UK driving licence and vehicle insured for business use, mileage is covered

You’ll need a Basic DBS check, which we pay for

A place where you belong

Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA+ and Disability) support us all to be our best. Together we make Home Group a great place to work !

What’s in it for you?

34 days leave, rising to 39 (includes bank holidays and a “me day”) with the option to buy 5 more days each year.

Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more.

800+ discounts or cashback on shopping, holidays, and more.

Pension contribution matched up to 7% and life insurance 3x basic salary

Wellbeing tools and support, plus career growth opportunities