Mechanical Compliance and Repair Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Public Sector client in Greater Manchester is looking for a Mechanical Compliance and Repair Surveyor to join their Housing Services team. This role involves ensuring mechanical safety and legionella compliance, managing inspections, and delivering a £1m compliance programme. Candidates should have a safety-related qualification, proven experience in the public sector, and strong knowledge of mechanical regulations. This is a full-time, temporary position paying £30 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35.

Benefits

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified in legionella/mechanical safety.
• Proven experience in surveying and safety compliance within housing or public sector property environments.

Responsibilities

• Delivering the annual £1m mechanical compliance and repairs programme across council housing stock.
• Managing mechanical and legionella safety inspections, including enforcement and regulatory processes.
• Providing expert technical guidance on safety legislation, policy compliance, and service delivery improvement.
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, risk assessments, and compliance activities.

Skills

Mechanical safety regulations

Legionella compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

HNC in Construction and the Built Environment

Job description

Job Description

A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Compliance and Repair Surveyor to join their Housing Services team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a compliance and regulatory environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is todeliver high-quality surveying services focused on mechanical safety and legionella compliance. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of statutory and regulatory obligations, ensuring the housing stock remains safe, compliant.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Delivering the annual £1m mechanical compliance and repairs programme across council housing stock
• Managing mechanical and legionella safety inspections, including enforcement and regulatory processes
• Providing expert technical guidance on safety legislation, policy compliance, and service delivery improvement
• Support engagement activities by providing clear information on mechanical and legionella safety, promoting awareness and empowering to understand their responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, risk assessments, and compliance activities, ensuring data integrity and contributing to audit readiness and regulatory reporting.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role, you will require:
• A legionella/mechanical safety-related qualification, such as HNC in Construction and the Built Environment
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Proven experience in surveying and safety compliance within housing or public sector property environments
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and legionella regulations affecting residential housing
• Ability to carry out detailed inspections, investigations, and enforcement actions
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such is offering £30 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35 (approx.£23 per hour PAYE)

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to [e-mail] or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.