Maintenance Surveyor - Damp and Mould

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading local council in Edinburgh seeks a Maintenance Surveyor to manage both upgrade and repair projects across public and private properties. The role involves assessing building conditions, delivering customer-focused solutions, and providing management recommendations. A background in property inspection and empathetic communication skills are essential. This is a long-term freelance position offering flexible working hours and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Background in property inspection, maintenance, or stock condition surveying.
• Experience in social housing or local authority environments is advantageous.
• Ability to interact compassionately with distressed end users.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple upgrade and repair projects across properties.
• Assess condition of buildings through internal and external inspections.
• Provide management with recommendations on work priorities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Property inspection

Maintenance management

Empathy

Job description

Overview

Damp/Mould Maintenance Surveyor required to support a leading local council. As a Maintenance Surveyor, you will oversee multiple upgrade and repair projects across both public and private properties. You will join an established team of maintenance and surveying professionals providing housing solutions and public services across the region. You will assess the condition of multiple buildings across the estate, including internal and external inspections of housing and public buildings, and provide recommendations to the management team on work priority, stock condition and longevity of infrastructure. This view supports future budget decisions.

This is a role that covers both reactive and proactive maintenance projects, dealing with end users and ensuring the council provides solutions to the issues raised. It is a customer-facing role where you will interact with customers daily, offering advice, guidance and solutions.

Due to the nature of some social housing projects, you will act as the face of the council; strong customer service skills and a kind nature are essential. The successful candidate will require a background in property inspection, maintenance, or stock condition surveying. Alternatively, candidates with experience in a similar role may be considered.

Working within social housing or a local authority would be advantageous. A key part of this role is interacting with end users who may be distressed or frustrated, so a compassionate and kind individual is required. This is a long-term freelance position with a strong hourly rate and flexible working conditions. No hybrid/home working is available.

How to apply: please forward your CV to the contact email below.

Email: [e-mail]

4552039

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple upgrade and repair projects across public and private properties.
• Assess the condition of multiple buildings across the estate (internal and external inspections).
• Provide recommendations to management on priority of work, current stock condition and longevity of infrastructure to influence future budgets.
• Manage both reactive and proactive maintenance projects, dealing with end users and delivering customer-focused solutions.
• Act as the face of the council in social housing projects, requiring strong customer service and empathetic communication.
• Collaborate with a team of maintenance and surveying professionals to deliver housing solutions and public services.
• Operate in a long-term freelance capacity with flexible working conditions and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Background in property inspection, maintenance, or stock condition surveying.
• Alternatively, experience in a similar role may be considered.
• Experience in social housing or local authority environments is advantageous.
• Ability to interact with end users who may be distressed or frustrated; demonstrates compassion and kindness.