Repairs Surveyor

Elevate Projects Ltd; Andover; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Projects Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Repairs Surveyor for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will inspect properties, diagnose repair issues, investigate damp and mould, identify HHSRS hazards and ensure remedial works are properly specified, scheduled and completed.

You will contribute to keeping social housing safe, well-maintained and compliant with housing standards, coordinating with residents and contractors to prioritise urgent repairs and monitor progress to

Qualifications

• Experience in repairs surveying, building surveying or property maintenance.
• Knowledge of building defects and repair diagnosis.
• Experience investigating damp and mould.
• Understanding of HHSRS and housing health and safety requirements.
• Ability to prepare specifications and manage repair works through to completion.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within social housing would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections and diagnose building defects and repair issues.
• Investigate damp, mould, condensation and water ingress, identifying root causes and recommending solutions.
• Identify HHSRS hazards and recommend appropriate remedial action.
• Prepare schedules of work, specifications and cost estimates.
• Raise and schedule works orders with contractors.
• Monitor repairs to ensure works are completed within agreed timescales and to the required standard.
• Undertake post-inspections and quality checks.
• Prioritise repairs based on urgency, risk and resident safety.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and communicate effectively with residents and contractors.

Skills

Repairs surveying

Building surveying

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Repairs Surveyor on a 6 month fixed-term contract basis, responsible for inspecting properties, diagnosing repair issues, investigating damp and mould, identifying HHSRS hazards and ensuring remedial works are properly specified, scheduled and completed.

The successful candidate will help ensure our properties are safe, well maintained and compliant with relevant housing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections and diagnose building defects and repair issues.
• Investigate damp, mould, condensation and water ingress, identifying root causes and recommending solutions.
• Identify HHSRS hazards and recommend appropriate remedial action.
• Prepare schedules of work, specifications and cost estimates.
• Raise and schedule works orders with contractors.
• Monitor repairs to ensure works are completed within agreed timescales and to the required standard.
• Undertake post-inspections and quality checks.
• Prioritise repairs based on urgency, risk and resident safety.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and communicate effectively with residents and contractors.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in repairs surveying, building surveying or property maintenance.
• Good knowledge of building defects and repair diagnosis.
• Experience investigating damp and mould.
• Understanding of HHSRS and housing health and safety requirements.
• Ability to prepare specifications and manage repair works through to completion.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within social housing would be advantageous