Repair Surveyor

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in London is seeking an experienced Building Repairs Surveyor to manage property maintenance and ensure quality contractor delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in repairs and maintenance, excellent communication skills, and a relevant technical qualification. This role offers competitive pay at £82.90 per hour on an interim basis.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of repairs, maintenance, and schedule of rates.
• Thorough understanding of construction methods, trades, and materials.
• Demonstrable experience in housing property maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections and specify remedial works.
• Supervise contractors and manage project timelines and budgets.
• Deliver planned maintenance programmes.

Skills

Knowledge of repairs, maintenance, and schedule of rates

Understanding of construction methods, trades, and materials

Experience in housing property maintenance

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Higher level technical qualification in Building Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Building Repairs Surveyor - Location: South West London - Rate: £82.90 per hour (umbrella)

A Housing Association in South West London is seeking an experienced Building Repairs Surveyor (Portfolio Surveyor) to join on an interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional to play a key role in managing property maintenance, inspections, and contractor delivery across a diverse housing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections, diagnose defects, and specify remedial works.
• Supervise contractors and ensure works are delivered on time, to quality standards, and within budget.
• Deliver planned maintenance programmes and manage works to void properties.
• Prepare basic construction drawings and draft specifications.
• Monitor budgets, ensuring value for money and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expertise in both traditional and modern construction practices.
• Ensure compliance with leasehold service charge consultation requirements (Section 20).
• Assess properties using HHSRS guidance and manage risks effectively.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of repairs, maintenance, and schedule of rates.
• Thorough understanding of construction methods, trades, and materials.
• Demonstrable experience in housing property maintenance.
• Experience managing planned works, voids, and contractor performance.
• Strong communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities.
• Commitment to customer service and valuing diversity.

Desirable

• Experience working in partnership with a social housing provider.

Qualifications

• Higher level technical qualification (e.g. HND/C) in Building Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.