Maintenance Surveyor

Home Group; London, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Group is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Surveyor to enhance the quality standards of properties throughout the South. This hybrid position involves inspections, technical guidance, and managing contracts within a supportive environment. If you possess a HNC/HND in surveying and experience with property assessments, join our team to drive excellence in repairs and maintenance.

Benefits

34 days leave plus bank holidays

Health Cash Plan covering various medical expenses

Discounts on groceries and travel

Generous pension scheme with life insurance

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications in surveying or substantial experience required.
• Required to provide technical advice and manage contracts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-inspections of repairs on responsive properties.
• Provide technical advice for high-quality and compliant services.
• Manage contracts and monitor progress against schedules.

Skills

Knowledge of damp and mould causes

Property condition assessments

Understanding building pathology

Experience managing contractors

Proactive and self-sufficient

Education

Minimum HNC/HND in surveying or building-related field

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Surveyor (251105)

Maintenance Surveyor - (251105)

Description

Maintenance Surveyor

Role Details

Hybrid role - working from home and our office within the South, covering Surrey, East & West Sussex, Kent, South, South West & South East London.

Temporary 3-month contract, full-time (37.5 hours per week).

Salary circa: £42,000 – £47,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include a Health Cash Plan.

Join Us

Are you an experienced Maintenance Surveyor seeking a new opportunity? Join Home Group and be part of our repairs and maintenance team. Help us improve the quality standards of our properties and develop your career in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-inspections of repairs on responsive and void properties across the South, ensuring high-quality work and customer satisfaction.
• Provide technical advice to trades, maintenance managers, subcontractors, and suppliers for delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and compliant services.
• Manage contracts, monitor progress against schedules, and utilize customer insights to improve service delivery.
• Handle disrepair cases, including damp and mould issues, in customer homes.
• Measure materials accurately to ensure a 'right first time' approach.
• Ensure void re-servicing is done to a high standard for quick re-let.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum HNC/HND or equivalent in surveying or building-related field, or substantial professional experience.
• Knowledge of damp and mould causes, with relevant qualifications or willingness to obtain them.
• Experience in property condition assessments, disrepair and dilapidation surveys, and remedial works.
• Ability to understand building pathology, including complex issues like subsidence.
• Experience managing contractors, ensuring compliance with health and safety laws, including CDM regulations.
• Proactive, self-sufficient, capable of managing your patch and delivering work on time and within budget.

Additional Information

• Flexible working hours, Monday to Friday, with a mix of office and home-based work, and site visits across the South.
• Proficient in using technology for record keeping, budgeting, KPI tracking, online learning, and collaboration.
• Full UK driving license and insured vehicle for business use (mileage paid).
• Basic DBS check required, paid for by us.

Our Culture

We promote diversity and inclusion through internal networks supporting Multicultural, LGBTQIA+, and Disability communities. We value authenticity and support colleagues to be themselves at work.

Benefits

• 34 days leave (including bank holidays and a 'me day'), increasing to 39 days, with options to buy additional days and time off for volunteering.
• Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, prescriptions, therapies, and more, saving up to £1140 annually.
• Over 800 discounts on groceries, holidays, days out, and savings on phones, bikes, and cars.
• Generous pension scheme with life insurance of 3x salary.
• Opportunities for career growth within the organization.