Maintenance Surveyor

MMP Consultancy; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MMP Consultancy is seeking an experienced Maintenance Surveyor for an interim opportunity based in Sevenoaks, Kent. This contract position runs for 3 months and pays £30.37 per hour via umbrella over a 37 hour working week, with hybrid working and an office base in Sevenoaks.

Travel to inspect residential properties is included. You will survey properties, diagnose defects and oversee repair and maintenance works, guiding contractors and internal teams to keep homes safe, compliant and

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent in Surveying, Construction or related discipline.
• Strong post-qualification experience in property maintenance, repairs or housing.
• Excellent knowledge of building pathology and defect diagnosis.
• Ability to identify root causes and recommend practical repair solutions.
• Understanding of housing legislation, building regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with CDM regulations on the client side.
• Experience scoping and managing remedial works with contractors and direct labour teams.
• Strong quality inspection and contract monitoring experience.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and mobile working systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with residents and contractors.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to obtain a Basic DBS check

Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections and surveys to assess condition, safety and compliance.
• Diagnose building defects and identify appropriate repair solutions.
• Scope and specify remedial works and planned improvements.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to internal teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Oversee repair and maintenance works from inception through to completion.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are completed to the required standards.
• Assess the quality of completed works and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Track progress against agreed programmes, schedules and service standards.
• Ensure homes meet all relevant regulatory and landlord obligations.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and inspection documentation.
• Support the delivery of high-quality maintenance services and positive customer outcomes.

Skills

Property surveying

Building pathology

Contract monitoring

CDM regulations

IT skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND/ Degree in Surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mobile working systems

Job description

MMP Consultancy is seeking an experienced Maintenance Surveyor for an interim opportunity based in Sevenoaks, Kent. This is a contract position running for 3 months to start as soon as possible, paying £30.37 per hour via umbrella over 37 hour working week. The role offers hybrid working with an office base in Sevenoaks and requires travel to inspect residential properties.

Working within a housing environment, you'll be responsible for surveying properties, diagnosing building defects and overseeing repair and maintenance works. You'll use your technical expertise to ensure homes remain safe, compliant and maintained to a high standard while providing guidance and support to contractors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections and surveys to assess condition, safety and compliance.
• Diagnose building defects and identify appropriate repair solutions.
• Scope and specify remedial works and planned improvements.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to internal teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Oversee repair and maintenance works from inception through to completion.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are completed to the required standards.
• Assess the quality of completed works and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Track progress against agreed programmes, schedules and service standards.Ensure homes meet all relevant regulatory and landlord obligations.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and inspection documentation.
• Support the delivery of high-quality maintenance services and positive customer outcomes.

Requirements

• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Surveying, Construction or a related discipline.
• Strong post-qualification experience within property maintenance, repairs or housing.
• Excellent knowledge of building pathology and defect diagnosis.
• Ability to identify root causes and recommend practical repair solutions.
• Understanding of housing legislation, building regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience acting on the client side of Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations.
• Experience scoping and managing remedial works with contractors and direct labour teams.
• Strong quality inspection and contract monitoring experience.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and mobile working systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with residents and contractors.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to obtain a Basic DBS check