Property Maintenance Surveyor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a Property Surveyor to manage complex property issues and ensure safe living conditions in North London. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary of £50k. Candidates must have a strong background in property repair management, excellent communication skills, and a full driving license. Join us to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible working model

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing and resolving complex property repairs and maintenance issues.
• Deep understanding of housing construction and maintenance diagnostics.
• Strong grasp of HHSRS framework and damp diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex building faults within the Property Directorate.
• Manage diverse cases including damp, mould, and disrepair claims.
• Provide technical guidance and post-inspection support to colleagues.

Skills

Managing complex property repairs

Housing construction knowledge

Damp and mould diagnostics

Communication and interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Property Surveyor

Annual Salary: £50k

Location: Southgate, North London

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

Hybrid Working Model

Join a leading housing association as a Property Surveyor and make a significant impact on homes and lives in North London. This role offers the opportunity to address complex property issues, ensuring safe, secure, and well‑maintained living conditions for residents.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary expert within the Property Directorate for diagnosing and resolving complex building faults.
• Independently manage a diverse caseload including damp and mould, insurance works, disrepair claims, and significant or specialist repairs.
• Lead the accurate diagnosis of building issues, utilizing expertise in damp and mould, HHSRS, and building pathology to identify and categorise Category 1 & 2 hazards.
• Provide technical guidance and post‑inspection support to colleagues, ensuring quality and consistency across all property works.
• Support the delivery of ad‑hoc planned works and contribute to continual service improvement through innovation and professional insight.
• Review and advise on home improvement requests, focusing on safeguarding our housing stock.
• Engage actively in cross‑team initiatives that drive business improvement and enhance the resident experience.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing and resolving complex property repairs and maintenance issues.
• Deep understanding of housing construction, maintenance diagnostics, and the NHF Schedule of Rates.
• Strong grasp of damp and mould diagnostics and the ability to effectively apply the HHSRS framework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of translating technical issues into clear, resident-friendly solutions.
• Genuine curiosity, commitment, and drive to fix things right the first time — within budget and to the highest standard.
• Experience working collaboratively with both technical and non‑technical teams.
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle for business use.

Additional Information

This role requires contact with vulnerable adults. A Basic check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be completed upon employment offer and every three years thereafter.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that improve living conditions.
• Flexible hybrid working model to support work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package that supports your lifestyle and well‑being.