Maintenance Surveyor

Braxfield Recruitment; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London-based housing provider is seeking a talented Maintenance Surveyor to manage repairs and maintenance projects across a diverse housing portfolio. Candidates should hold an HNC in a building-related discipline and have experience in responsive repairs and defect diagnosis, especially regarding damp and mould issues. This permanent position offers a competitive salary between £42,000 - £52,000 per annum and excellent development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Development opportunities

Inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in a building-related discipline.
• Experienced in responsive and planned maintenance, void management, and defect diagnosis.
• Excellent technical knowledge of housing maintenance and construction practices.
• Strong understanding of health & safety, landlord and tenant responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose building defects and manage repairs across housing portfolio.
• Oversee contracts ensuring quality work within budget.
• Conduct property inspections to identify defects including damp issues.
• Manage void properties ensuring compliance and efficient turnaround.

Skills

Responsive repairs

Void management

Damp and mould diagnosis

Contract administration

Cost control

Effective communication

Education

HNC in a building-related discipline

Job description

Maintenance Surveyor

Salary: £42,000

£52,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: NW London but willing to travel around London

Contract: Permanent

We are working in partnership with a Leading London Based housing provider to recruit a talented and motivated Maintenance Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled surveyor with expertise in responsive repairs, void management, and damp and mould diagnosis, to play a key role in maintaining safe, sustainable, and high-quality homes for residents.

The Role

As a Maintenance Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for diagnosing building defects, specifying works, and managing responsive repairs, void refurbishments, and planned maintenance projects. You’ll ensure homes remain safe, compliant, and in excellent condition providing a service that delivers real value for money and excellent customer outcomes.

Working with a medium level of autonomy, you’ll make day-to-day operational decisions to ensure service performance, resident satisfaction, and compliance with SNGs maintenance and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, specify, and manage repairs and maintenance projects across a diverse housing portfolio.
• Carry out property inspections to identify defects, including damp and mould issues, ensuring appropriate remedial action is taken.
• Oversee contractors and consultants to ensure works are delivered to the required quality, on time, and within budget.
• Manage void properties, ensuring efficient turnaround and compliance with void standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, risk management, and operational efficiency.
• Undertake technical audits and performance reviews to drive quality and compliance across the supply chain.
• Support the Technical Manager with complex queries, ensuring a consistent, resident-focused service.
• Ensure accurate financial and compliance reporting, maintaining robust record-keeping in line with organisational asset management systems.
• Promote a culture of building safety, collaboration, and resident engagement across all maintenance activities.

About You

• Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in a building-related discipline.
• Experienced in responsive and planned maintenance, void management, and defect diagnosis (including damp and mould).
• Excellent technical knowledge of housing maintenance, building pathology, and construction practices.
• Strong understanding of health & safety, landlord and tenant responsibilities, and relevant compliance legislation.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage positively with residents, contractors, and colleagues.
• Skilled in contract administration, cost control, and ensuring value for money in service delivery.
• Ideally, a member or technical member of RICS (TechRICS) or working towards professional accreditation (desirable, not essential).

Whats on Offer

Competitive salary: £42,000 – £52,000 per annum.

Permanent position with excellent development opportunities.

A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working culture.

The opportunity to directly impact housing quality and resident satisfaction across London.

If you think this could be the right role for you then contact us with your most up-to-date CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further.