Maintenance Surveyor

Service Care Solutions; Mole Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Surrey is seeking a Maintenance Surveyor to manage inspections and contractor performance. Your responsibilities will include overseeing quality compliance, budget management, and ensuring excellent customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma in Surveying and have experience in housing repairs. This position offers a competitive salary of £29.50 PAYE / £38.00 Umbrella LTD.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in housing repairs and contractor management.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic inspections and produce reports.
• Manage contractor performance for quality and compliance.
• Control a budget of approx. £2m and review invoices.

Skills

Building construction knowledge

Health & safety compliance

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Education

Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance (Level 3)

Membership of RICS, CIOB or relevant body

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Surveyor - Housing Association in Surrey

Salary: £29.50 PAYE / £38.00 Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract: 3-6 Month Contract

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostic inspections, technical surveys and post-inspections, producing clear reports.
• Oversee and manage contractor performance on repairs, voids, FRA and complex works to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money.
• Manage disrepair claims, environmental health orders, and insurance inspections.
• Ensure effective budget control of approx. £2m within your region, reviewing contractor invoices and challenging costs where necessary.
• Support handover of new developments, ensuring quality control and managing defect periods.
• Maintain excellent customer satisfaction, engaging with residents, leaseholders, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure health & safety compliance across all works, including asbestos awareness and CDM responsibilities.

Requirements

• Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance (Level 3) or equivalent.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, or another relevant professional body.
• Experience in housing, repairs & maintenance, contractor management and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, health & safety, regulatory standards, and asset management.
• Excellent communication, reporting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, manage small projects, and work to deadlines.

Contact

For more information or to apply, please contact James at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or via email: (url removed)