Repairs Surveyor

Vivid Resourcing; England; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Repairs Surveyor for a 6-month contract in Berkshire. This technical role involves diagnosing and managing complex housing repairs, specifying works, and overseeing repair projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in housing maintenance and technical knowledge, with experience in the social housing sector preferred. The role offers a rate of up to £40 per hour and is urgent, with interviews next week.

Qualifications

• Solid background in housing maintenance required.
• Experience in the social housing sector preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge in diagnosing housing repairs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage complex housing repairs.
• Specify works and oversee repair projects.
• Conduct post-inspections and advise on issues.

Skills

Housing maintenance

Technical knowledge

Managing repairs

Job description

I'm currently working with a client in Berkshire that’s looking for an Interim Repairs Surveyor to support their Asset Management team.

Role Overview

This is a technical surveying role focused on diagnosing and managing complex housing repairs across the organisation’s stock. Key responsibilities include specifying works, overseeing repair projects, post-inspections, and advising on issues such as damp & mould, disrepair claims, Party Wall matters, and latent defects. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in housing maintenance, strong technical knowledge, and preferably experience within the social housing sector.

Location: Berkshire

Contract: 6 months (with a strong likelihood of extension)

Rate: Up to £40 p/h

This is a fairly urgent requirement — interviews are taking place next week. If you're interested, please apply and I’ll happily talk you through the details.