Principal Disrepair Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Principal Disrepair Surveyor to lead housing surveying services in London. This role involves overseeing repair and maintenance of council-owned properties while managing a dedicated team. With a focus on delivering effective services, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with council policies. If you have over three years of experience in local authority or social housing and are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, this opportunity is for you. Apply today to make a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• Over 3 years' experience in Local Authority/Social Housing.
• Experience managing maintenance teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical aspects of repair and maintenance services.
• Manage a team of surveyors and support staff.

Skills

Housing Surveying

Team Management

Budget Monitoring

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Surveying or Related Field

Job description

Principal Disrepair Surveyor
£400p/d Umbrella Rate (Inside IR35)
3 Months Initially (with view for extension in place)
London Borough of Newham

Job Description

Responsible for providing a professional housing surveying service, overseeing all technical aspects of repair, maintenance, improvement, and re-servicing of council-owned, managed, and leased stock in accordance with Newham Council's policies and procedures. The role involves delivering effective responsive repair and planned maintenance services and managing a team of surveyors and support staff within Housing Property Services.

Job Context

The post reports to the Disrepair & Special Projects Manager and has budget monitoring responsibility for a programme of responsive and capital improvement projects valued at around £2 million annually.

Requirements

• UK resident
• Over 3 years' experience in Local Authority/Social Housing
• Related degree or equivalent qualification
• Experience managing maintenance teams
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required, including emergency cover and stakeholder engagement

Next Steps

This is a quick-moving opportunity. To apply, please submit your CV today to avoid missing out.