Maintenance Surveyor – Housing Repairs (3 Months)

Carrington West; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Interim Maintenance Surveyor to deliver high-quality repair services for tenants. This 3-month contract role involves managing maintenance activities, investigating repairs, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a strong background in building maintenance, proficiency in IT and systems, and access to a vehicle. A collaborative problem-solver is essential to succeed in this hands-on position covering a defined area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years technical background in building maintenance, surveying or repairs within local authority or housing association.
• Access to your own vehicle with business insurance.
• Basic DBS (processed upon offer).

Responsibilities

• Managing reactive and planned maintenance activities within budget and contract requirements.
• Investigating repair requests and diagnosing defects.
• Monitoring contractors’ performance and ensuring quality.

Skills

Building maintenance

Technical support

IT competency

Customer focus

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification in a building discipline

Professional membership (e.g. RICS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

OpenHousing

Keystone

Job description

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Interim Maintenance Surveyor to deliver high-quality repair services for tenants. This 3-month contract role involves managing maintenance activities, investigating repairs, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a strong background in building maintenance, proficiency in IT and systems, and access to a vehicle. A collaborative problem-solver is essential to succeed in this hands-on position covering a defined area.