Maintenance Surveyor

Worcester City Council; Worcester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Council is seeking an experienced Maintenance Surveyor to join the Property Services team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will manage a portfolio of residential properties, inspect assets, diagnose defects, and specify repairs while overseeing contractor work to ensure safety, compliance and high living standards.

Reporting to the Head of Property & Asset Management, you will communicate with stakeholders and maintain detailed records.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, literacy and numeracy are essential.
• Eye for detail and quality standards are important in maintaining and improving housing stock.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of residential properties and undertake property inspections.
• Diagnose building defects and specify repairs.
• Oversee maintenance and improvement works delivered by contractors.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure properties meet safety and statutory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Literacy

Numeracy

Job description

Maintenance Surveyor – 12 months fixed term contract

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The Council owns a diverse portfolio of buildings and sites, including Temporary Living Accommodation properties and other residential housing. Property Services is responsible for the management, maintenance, compliance, and improvement of these residential assets. This includes ensuring that properties meet statutory safety requirements, remain fit for occupation, and provide residents with a safe and comfortable living environment.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Surveyor to join our busy multi-disciplinary Property Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving our residential housing stock, ensuring that our homes remain safe, compliant, and of a high standard.

Reporting to the Head of Property & Asset Management, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of residential properties, undertaking property inspections, diagnosing building defects, specifying repairs, and overseeing maintenance and improvement works delivered by contractors.

Good communication skills, literacy and numeracy are essential as is an eye for detail.

For more information about this role, please contact Mark Sherwood, Head of Property and Asset Management 07754 746690.