Maintenance Surveyor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Repairs Surveyor/Maintenance Surveyor to join our Asset Management team on a temporary basis for up to three months. The role focuses on inspecting properties, diagnosing damp and mould, and specifying remedial works across housing stock.

You'll work with residents, contractors and in-house repairs teams, carrying out post-inspections and advising on prevention, with emphasis on delivering practical, long-term solutions and excellent customer

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, repairs surveying or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, defects and repair solutions.
• Experience diagnosing damp and mould issues and specifying remedial works.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
• Good IT skills and experience using property management or repairs systems.
• A relevant construction, property or trade qualification, or significant practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections to diagnose damp, mould and general property defects.
• Identify root causes and specify appropriate remedial works.
• Raise repair orders with in-house teams and external contractors.
• Monitor progress and undertake post-inspections of completed works.
• Provide residents with advice and guidance on damp and mould prevention.
• Assess repair priorities and manage cases through to completion.
• Investigate complex repair issues and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Liaise with contractors, residents and internal stakeholders to ensure excellent customer service.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records and reports using relevant systems.

Skills

Diagnostics

Damp diagnosis

Mould diagnosis

Property inspections

Communication skills

Independent worker

IT / property systems

Education

Construction qualification

Practical experience

Tools

Property management systems

Job description

Temporary Maintenance Surveyor

Contract: Temporary, up to 3 months initially

Hours: 37 hours per week

Monday - Thursday: 08:45 - 17:15
Friday: 08:45 - 16:45
1 hour unpaid lunch break each day

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Repairs Surveyor / Maintenance Surveyor to join our Clients Asset Management team on a temporary basis for up to three months. This is an excellent opportunity for a property professional with strong diagnostic and surveying skills to play a key role in resolving damp, mould and general repairs issues across our housing stock.

Working directly with residents, contractors and in-house repairs teams, you will be responsible for inspecting properties, identifying the root cause of building defects, specifying remedial works, raising repair orders and carrying out post-inspections to ensure works are completed to the required standard.

A significant part of the role will involve assessing and managing damp and mould cases, providing practical advice to residents on preventing recurrence, and ensuring effective long-term solutions are implemented.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections to diagnose damp, mould and general property defects.
• Identify root causes and specify appropriate remedial works.
• Raise repair orders with in-house teams and external contractors.
• Monitor progress and undertake post-inspections of completed works.
• Provide residents with advice and guidance on damp and mould prevention.
• Assess repair priorities and manage cases through to completion.
• Investigate complex repair issues and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Liaise with contractors, residents and internal stakeholders to ensure excellent customer service.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records and reports using relevant systems.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in building maintenance, repairs surveying, property inspections or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, property defects and repair solutions.
• Experience diagnosing damp and mould issues and specifying remedial works.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
• Good IT skills and experience using property management or repairs systems.
• A relevant construction, property or trade qualification, or significant practical experience in a related field.

Essential Requirements

• Current Basic DBS certificate - Reed can put you through
• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to a roadworthy vehicle with business insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout the area to inspect properties and attend appointments.

What You'll Bring

You will be a proactive and solutions-focused surveyor who can balance technical expertise with excellent customer service. You'll be confident investigating building defects, working with contractors, and supporting residents through the resolution process, particularly in relation to damp and mould concerns.