Maintenance Surveyor

Home Group Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a Maintenance Surveyor to join their experienced team in North East England. This role involves managing property inspections, providing technical support, and overseeing repairs. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification in surveying or construction and experience in building pathology. The position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

34 days leave

Health cash plan

Matching pension contribution

Flexibility in work schedule

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong post qualification experience in surveying or construction.
• Willingness to work towards damp and mould qualification.
• Experience diagnosing property condition and scoping remedial works.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and manage repairs across your patch.
• Support trades and contractors with technical advice and guidance.
• Manage disrepair cases and help tackle damp and mould.

Skills

Surveying knowledge

Technical advisory skills

Experience with damp and mould

Contractor management

Education

HND or Degree in surveying or construction related field

Job description

Salary £40,000 to £45,000 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience, plus 34 days leave and instant pay access via Stream

1 x Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw)

1 x Temporary 12-month fixed term, full time (37.5 hpw)

Working out of our Durham office and cover the Sunderland, Durham and surrounding areas

We can’t offer a CoS for this role

Home, a place where you belong

Join our experienced maintenance team and help us keep homes safe, warm and well cared for. You’ll work with skilled colleagues who know their stuff and want to share it. If you’re ready to switch to a role with more support, more variety and more impact, this could be the one.

What you’ll do

• Carry out inspections and manage repairs across your patch
• Support trades and contractors with technical advice and guidance
• Manage disrepair cases and help tackle damp and mould
• Oversee building works and track progress against schedules
• Make sure empty homes are ready to re-let quickly

Why join us

You’ll be part of a highly experienced team who’ll support you to grow and succeed. We offer great training and development, and a culture where your ideas and input are valued. Be part of one of the UK’s top 10 Great Places to Work!

You have

• HND or Degree in surveying or construction related field, with strong post qualification experience
• Knowledge of damp and mould, or willing to work towards a qualification
• Experience diagnosing property condition and scoping for remedial works
• Understanding of building pathology and complex issues like subsidence
• Experience managing contractors and ensuring health and safety compliance.

Stronger together

We do our best work when we’re ourselves. That’s why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work!

The practical bits

• You’ll work Monday to Friday
• You’ll manage your own diary
• You’ll cover a patch across Durham and Sunderland areas. Expect to spend time on the road and working from home
• You need a vehicle insured for business use, and we pay your mileage
• You need a Basic DBS check that we pay for

What’s in it for you?

• 34 days leave, (this includes bank holidays and a “me day”). The option to buy 5 more each year
• 2 paid volunteering days each year
• Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more
• Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary)
• Instant pay access with Stream
• 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more
• Top 20 in the UK for Wellbeing
• Career path with development and excellent training package.
• Work your way with flexibility to balance life and work
• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility and menopause support

Find out more

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