Repair Surveyor / Building Surveyor

The Oyster Partnership; Gosport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Repair Surveyor/Building Surveyor to maintain and repair properties within their district. This role involves conducting property inspections, managing repair requests, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in reactive repairs and be capable of maintaining accurate records. A full UK driving license is required, alongside excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with contractors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Repair Surveyor or Building Surveyor within a local authority or housing association setting is highly desirable.
• Strong background in reactive repairs and maintenance for residential properties.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel across the district.

Responsibilities

• Undertake property inspections related to repairs and maintenance.
• Respond promptly to repair requests and manage cases.
• Liaise with contractors and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Property inspections

Reactive repairs

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Repair Surveyor / Building Surveyor (Contract)

The company is a local authority focused on maintaining and repairing properties within their district. They are committed to providing responsive repairs and maintenance services for their housing stock, ensuring high standards of quality and safety for residents.

Responsibilities

• Undertake property inspections related to reactive repairs, maintenance, damp, and other building issues.
• Respond promptly to repair requests and manage cases from initiation through resolution.
• Split time between office-based duties (reporting, coordination) and site visits within the district.
• Share duty roles fairly with other team members to ensure balanced workload distribution.
• Liaise with contractors, tenants, and internal stakeholders as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, recommendations, and completed works.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health & safety standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Repair Surveyor or Building Surveyor within a local authority or housing association setting is highly desirable.
• Strong background in reactive repairs and maintenance for residential properties (HRA focus).
• Experience in commercial surveying is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work predominantly from the office (minimum three days per week), with flexibility for additional days as needed.
• Full UK driving license required; willingness to travel across the district for site visits.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.