Repairs Inspector Fixed Term Contract

Orbit Group; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Stratford-upon-Avon is looking for a Building Surveyor on a fixed-term contract to manage property repairs. The ideal candidate will oversee inspections and repairs, ensuring high-quality customer service. Experience in building surveying and knowledge of housing regulations are essential. Flexible working opportunities are available, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Training programmes for professional development

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• RICS qualification or experience in a building surveying role.
• Knowledge and experience of working with mixed tenure blocks.
• Knowledge of relevant Housing and H&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer expectations on inspected repairs.
• Carry out Structural and Technical Repairs Inspections.
• Provide technical assistance on repairs-related matters.

Skills

RICS qualification or experience in a building surveying role

Knowledge/experience of building maintenance and repair management

Ability to survey properties and provide detailed schedules of work

Knowledge of relevant Housing and H&S legislation

Flexible approach to travel and working hours

Education

Ordinary or Higher National Certificate in building or related discipline

Job description

The role

This is a Fixed Term Contract Ending 31/03/27

We're building thriving communities as one of the UK's largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that's truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

What you'll achieve

• As part of the Property Repairs team's new culture of Ownership and Resolution , you will be the owner of and manage the customer expectations on inspected repairs and be the point of contact for all responsive repairs' escalations and complaints within your assigned property area
• Responsible for carrying out Structural and Technical Repairs Inspections, DMC Inspections, DTD Repairs Inspections and provide technical assistance to the business on repairs related matters
• Responsible for carrying out pre, interim and post inspections, specify and cost works using SORs as required. Update IT systems with all necessary information and report on property conditions
• Inspection workstreams include Day to Day Repairs, Major Repairs and Damp, Mould and Condensation across individual dwellings and communal assets
• Actively find solutions to required repairs, provide specifications and schedules of works to reflect good building practice, ensuring that works orders are designed and prioritised to deliver cost effective, high quality, customer-focused repairs
• Provide the business with a First Responder capability by attending Fire, Insurance and Structural incidents and action the resolution including the management of immediate risk removal
• Diagnose building defects and seek budget estimates for remedial improvement works, seeking advice on complex matters from the Area Repairs Managers
• To assist with the budget control and liaise with Area Repairs Manager to confirm budgets are on track and apply a true commercial approach to repair requirements

What you'll bring

Essential skills

• RICS qualification or Experience of working in a building surveying role or similar capacity
• Knowledge/experience of building maintenance and repair management
• Knowledge, experience, and the ability to survey properties and provide accurate and detailed schedules of work using schedule of rates codes
• Knowledge and experience of working with mixed tenure blocks and understanding differences in lease agreements
• Knowledge of relevant Housing and H&S legislation (e.g., Landlord & Tenant Act, RICS Code, Building Safety Act, etc.)
• Flexible approach to travel and working hours to accommodate customer meetings and out of hours rota

Desirable skills

• Ordinary or Higher National Certificate in building or a related discipline
• Experience in Stock Condition Surveys for social housing
• Experience of conflict management and dealing with vulnerable customers
• Knowledge/experience of disrepair

Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.

Here's what you can expect to enjoy with.

A rewarding experience that works for you

We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.

A place to progress

From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow.

For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.

A purpose to feel proud of

We're proud to make a difference to people together. We're values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.

Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.

How we hire

We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

1. Online application
2. Interview(s)
3. Decision and offer

We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.