Maintenance Surveyor

Worcester City Council; Worcester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester City Council is seeking an experienced Maintenance Surveyor to join our busy Property Services team. This 12 months fixed term contract focuses on maintaining and improving our residential housing stock, ensuring homes remain safe, compliant and of high standard.

You will report to the Head of Property & Asset Management, manage a portfolio of properties, undertake inspections, diagnose defects, specify repairs, and oversee contractor works to deliver improvements.

Qualifications

• Good communication, literacy and numeracy are essential.
• Experience in property or facilities management is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of residential properties.
• Undertake property inspections and diagnose building defects.
• Specify repairs and oversee maintenance and improvement works by contractors.
• Ensure compliance, safety standards and statutory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Job description

Maintenance Surveyor – 12 months fixed term contract

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.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We would like to help you shine during this process.

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

Closing Date:18 November 2026

Interview date: 01 December 2026

Attached documents

• Our Benefits
• PA3.5 Maintenance Surveyor Updated.docx