Repairs And Maintenance Surveyor

Your World Recruitment Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor to provide a high-standard surveying service within a team. Responsibilities include conducting property inspections and managing repairs to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of building maintenance, excellent communication skills, and a relevant professional qualification. This role offers a pay rate of £30-£32 per hour with a standard working week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in housing repairs and maintenance.
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction.
• Experience managing contractors on site.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections and diagnose defects.
• Manage void property works to meet lettable standards.
• Supervise contractors to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Housing repairs experience

Property surveying

Health and safety knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Building Surveying

Job description

Job Title: Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor

Department: Engineering & Surveying
Location: Romford
Duration of booking: 3 months with possible extension
Pay Rate: £30-£32 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay
Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Driving Requirement: Yes - Private Vehicle
DBS Requirement: Yes - Standard

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Repairs and Maintenance Surveyor to join the Engineering & Surveying team. You will provide a responsive and effective surveying service to residents, ensuring repairs, maintenance, and void property works are carried out to a high standard, safely, and in compliance with council and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections, diagnose defects, and determine appropriate repair or maintenance solutions.
• Undertake and manage various inspection regimes including damp, structural, and health & safety assessments.
• Supervise contractors and works on site, ensuring compliance with specification, standards, and timescales.
• Manage void property works to ensure all homes meet lettable standards and turnaround times meet corporate targets, minimising rental loss.
• Monitor and manage performance across assigned caseloads, ensuring internal and external standards are consistently met and improved upon.
• Maintain high levels of resident satisfaction through effective communication, timely response, and professional service delivery.
• Support residents by signposting to relevant housing services and making appropriate referrals where necessary.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with health and safety regulations and Council policies.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in housing repairs, maintenance, or property surveying (public sector experience desirable).
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction, defect diagnosis, and maintenance methodologies.
• Experience managing contractors and monitoring works on site.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation relevant to building maintenance and repair works.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work with residents sensitively and professionally.
• Strong organisational and case management skills with the ability to work independently.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a private vehicle for site visits.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., HNC/HND, Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent) or significant experience in a similar role.

Desirable

• Local Authority or Housing Association experience.
• Experience working with damp and mould cases.
• Membership or affiliation with RICS or a similar professional body.

Equal Opportunities: The Ministry of Housing & Planning Employment is an equal opportunities employer. We provide a safe work environment with a positive, inclusive and fair culture for all employees and applicants. We are committed to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion for all and will provide a safe work environment for all individuals regardless of any protected status.