Property Maintenance Surveyor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association seeks a Property Surveyor to manage complex property issues and ensure well-maintained living conditions in the East Midlands. This role involves diagnosing building faults, managing repairs, and contributing to service improvements. A competitive salary and hybrid working model are offered. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a passion for quality work.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible hybrid working model

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing complex repairs.
• Deep understanding of housing construction diagnostics.
• Strong communication skills to translate technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex building faults.
• Manage a diverse caseload, including disrepair claims.
• Provide guidance and support on property works.
• Engage in cross-team initiatives for business improvement.

Skills

Complex property repairs management

Housing construction knowledge

Damp and mould diagnostics

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Driving licence and vehicle access

Job description

Property Surveyor

Annual Salary: £45,600k
Location: East Midlands Nottingham/Derby
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 the East Midlands. 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 your 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.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Property Surveyor role and believe you meet the qualifications, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.