Property Repairs Inspector - Own the Resolution

Orbit Group; Erith; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbit Group is seeking a Property Repairs Surveyor to deliver a customer‑focused repairs service across Erith and surrounding areas. You will inspect, cost, and specify repairs, manage escalation and drive safe, compliant living environments for tenants.

The role emphasizes ownership, quality, and collaboration with Area Repairs Managers. Essentially you will survey properties, cost works using SORs, and support budget control while ensuring timely, high‑quality repairs in line with housing

Qualifications

• RICS qualification or experience in a building surveying role.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and repair management.
• Ability to survey properties and prepare schedules of work using SOR codes.
• Experience with mixed tenure blocks and lease differences.
• Knowledge of Housing and Health & Safety legislation.
• Flexibility for travel and out-of-hours work.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer expectations on inspections for repairs and address escalations.
• Carry out structural, DMC, and DTD inspections and advise on repair matters.
• Prepare pre/interim/post inspections and cost works using SORs.
• Manage inspection workstreams across Day to Day and Major Repairs.
• Provide costed specifications to reflect good building practice.
• Act as first responder for fire, insurance and structural incidents.
• Assist with budget control and commercially advise on repairs.

Skills

RICS qualification

Building maintenance experience

Survey properties & SORs

Multi-tenure property knowledge

Housing & Health & Safety legislation

Willingness to travel / out of hours

Conflict management (desirable)

Stock condition surveys (desirable)

Disrepair knowledge (desirable)

Education

Ordinary/Higher National Certificate in building

Job description

Orbit Group is seeking a Property Repairs Surveyor to deliver a customer‑focused repairs service across Erith and surrounding areas. You will inspect, cost, and specify repairs, manage escalation and drive safe, compliant living environments for tenants.

The role emphasizes ownership, quality, and collaboration with Area Repairs Managers. Essentially you will survey properties, cost works using SORs, and support budget control while ensuring timely, high‑quality repairs in line with housing