Property Surveyor

Oscar Underhill Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Evesham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Oscar Underhill Recruitment Solutions Ltd is assisting a housing team by recruiting a Property Surveyor for a short-term assignment in the Evesham/Worcester area. You will carry out property inspections, diagnose maintenance issues and oversee repairs through to completion.

The temporary role lasts approximately two months, is 37 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:00) with ASAP start. A professional surveying qualification and full driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• A professional surveying qualification.
• Proven experience in property surveying and residential inspections.
• Experience diagnosing damp, mould and building defects.
• Experience supervising contractors and preparing specifications.
• Knowledge of building regulations, health and safety, CDM and HHSRS.
• Strong communication and customer-focused approach with tenants.
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Available to start at short notice for approx. two months.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive repairs inspections and prepare defect reports.
• Investigate damp, mould and building defects and identify remedial works.
• Oversee contractors, monitor costs and safety compliance.
• Conduct stock condition and HHSRS surveys.
• Prepare void schedules and liaise with occupational therapists.
• Raise works orders and check contractor invoices.

Skills

Property surveying

Residential inspections

Contractor management

Reporting & documentation

Damp & mould diagnosis

Health and safety

Education

Professional surveying qualification

Job description

Property Surveyor – Temporary

Location: Evesham / Worcester

Pay: £25.00 per hour PAYE / £32.15 per hour Umbrella

Contract: Approximately 2 months – sickness cover

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:00

Start: ASAP

Driving: Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle essential

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Property Surveyor to support a busy housing team on a short-term assignment. Reporting to the Repairs Manager, you will carry out property inspections across the Evesham and Worcester area, diagnose maintenance issues and oversee repairs through to completion.

This role combines office-based duties with site visits and would suit someone with experience in residential repairs, damp and mould, and contractor management.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive repairs inspections, including pre- and post-work inspections, preparing defect reports, specifications, schedules of work and costings.
• Investigate damp, mould and building defects, identify appropriate remedial works and monitor completion.
• Manage allocated disrepair cases, keeping accurate records and communicating clearly with tenants.
• Oversee contractors, checking workmanship, progress, costs and compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Undertake stock condition and HHSRS surveys, with communal fire risk assessments as required.
• Prepare void schedules and support aids and adaptations works, including liaison with occupational therapists.
• Raise works orders, check contractor invoices and support the team in meeting relevant housing and statutory requirements.

About You

• A professional surveying qualification.
• Proven experience in property surveying, residential maintenance inspections and technical reporting.
• Practical experience diagnosing damp, mould and building defects.
• Experience preparing specifications and schedules of work, supervising contractors and checking completed repairs.
• Knowledgeof building regulations, health and safety, CDM regulations and HHSRS.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach when workingwith tenants.
• Housing association or council repairs experience would be advantageous.
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle insured for business use.
• Availableto start at short notice and committo an assignment lasting approximately two months.

Property Surveyor | Repairs Surveyor | Maintenance Surveyor | Building Surveyor | Social Housing | Damp and Mould | Disrepair | Evesham | Worcester