Repairs Surveyor

Adecco; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Immediate start available

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting an experienced Repairs Surveyor for Croydon to support a busy housing repairs team. The role focuses on responsive repairs, damp and mould investigations, and high-quality reporting. Hybrid working is offered with 4 days on site and 1 day from home; start ASAP.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in social housing repairs, strong building pathology knowledge, NEC/Rate familiarity is a plus, and a valid driving licence to travel across the borough.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in social housing repairs, building surveying or property maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology, damp and mould diagnosis, ventilation systems and responsive repairs.
• Experience specifying repairs, raising works orders and using M3NHF Schedule of Rates.
• Experience providing technical support or oversight to inspection teams.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive and proactive inspections related to damp, mould, disrepair and general housing repairs.
• Diagnose building defects and identify root causes using moisture meters and building fabric assessments.
• Produce detailed inspection reports with photographs, recommendations and remedial actions.
• Raise works orders and specify repairs in line with policies and Awaab's Law requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day oversight to Repairs Inspectors.
• Review inspection findings and works orders raised by inspectors.
• Undertake post-inspections and quality assurance checks on completed repairs.
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors and residents to ensure effective service delivery.

Skills

Social housing repairs

Building surveying

Damp & mould diagnosis

Report writing

Contract management

Education

Building surveying qualification

Job description

Repairs Surveyor

Location: Croydon

Rate: £350 per day Umbrella

Contract: Until end of September (extension approval being sought)

Start Date: ASAP

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 4 days on site, 1 day working from home

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Repairs Surveyor to join a busy property services team in Croydon. This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with strong experience in responsive repairs, damp and mould investigations, and housing maintenance to support the delivery of high-quality repair services across residential properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive and proactive inspections relating to damp, mould, condensation, disrepair and general housing repairs.
• Diagnose building defects and identify root causes using moisture meters, humidity monitoring equipment and building fabric assessments.
• Produce detailed inspection reports with photographs, recommendations and remedial actions.
• Raise works orders and specify repairs in line with relevant policies and Awaab's Law requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day oversight to Repairs Inspectors.
• Review inspection findings, repair specifications and works orders raised by inspectors.
• Undertake post-inspections and quality assurance checks on completed repairs.
• Liaise closely with internal teams, contractors and residents to ensure effective service delivery.
• Keep residents informed throughout the repairs process and clearly explain findings and next steps.
• Prioritise high-risk cases and elevate safeguarding or vulnerability concerns where appropriate.

About You

• At least 3 years' experience within social housing repairs, building surveying or property maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology, damp and mould diagnosis, ventilation systems and responsive repairs.
• Experience specifying repairs, raising works orders and using the M3NHF Schedule of Rates.
• Experience providing technical support, guidance or oversight to inspection teams.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of NEC systems would be advantageous but is not essential as training can be provided.
• A building surveying or property maintenance qualification, or be working towards one.
• A full clean driving licence and the ability to travel across the borough.

What's on Offer?

• £350 per day Umbrella
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile repairs and damp & mould programme
• Potential contract extension beyond SeptemberIf you have a strong background in repairs surveying and are looking for your next interim assignment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.