Maintenance Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Repairs and Maintenance Surveyor in London. Responsibilities include overseeing responsive repairs, conducting inspections, and managing work orders within a local authority's housing stock. The ideal candidate has a background in building surveying and is familiar with housing legislation. This is a contract role offering a day rate of circa £300.

Qualifications

• Background in building surveying, housing repairs, or maintenance, preferably in social housing.
• Up-to-date knowledge of housing legislation and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee responsive repairs across the council's housing stock.
• Conduct inspections and diagnose building defects.
• Manage repairs and maintenance work orders.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant qualification in surveying or construction (e.g., HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)

Job description

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Braxfield Recruitment has teamed up with a leading London-based local authority to source an experienced day-to-day repairs and maintenance surveyor to join their team.

What the role is offering

A day rate of circa £300.

About our client

Our client is a forward-thinking local authority based in North West London, providing and maintaining approximately 600 homes.

Key responsibilities

As a Repairs and Maintenance Surveyor, you will be responsible for overseeing responsive repairs across the council's housing stock. You will carry out site inspections, diagnose faults, and ensure works are completed on time, to specification, and in line with regulatory standards.

Key Duties:

• Conduct inspections and diagnose building defects in occupied and void properties.
• Raise, specify, and manage repairs and maintenance work orders.
• Liaise closely with residents, contractors, and internal teams to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Monitor contractor performance and carry out post-inspection checks.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety legislation and building regulations.

Ideal Candidate:

• Background in building surveying, housing repairs, or maintenance, preferably within the social housing sector.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills relating to domestic property defects.
• Up-to-date knowledge of housing legislation, HHSRS, and building regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant qualification in surveying or construction (e.g., HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).

If you are an experienced day-to-day maintenance surveyor who is or will soon be available, please submit your CV, and a member of the Braxfield team will be in contact to discuss the Maintenance Surveyor role in more detail.