Repairs Surveyor

ITS Property Maintenance; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A property services company in the UK is looking for a Repairs Surveyor for a long-term contract role. This position involves diagnosing repair reports in social housing properties and preparing briefs for trades. The ideal candidate should have a trade background, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to communicate technical information effectively. A competitive pay rate of £28 - £35 per hour with a company vehicle is offered.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Ongoing training and development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in identifying repair issues in social housing.
• Comfortable with using digital tools for job logging.
• Fluent in communicating technical details clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys of repairs in social housing properties.
• Price and scope repairs using Schedule of Rates (SOR).
• Produce job instructions for internal trades.

Skills

Trade background (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, multi-trade)

Strong diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Comfort with paperwork and digital logging

Adaptability across diverse stakeholders

Job description

Overview

SW-009-SURV-171

Repairs Surveyor

Long-Term Contract Role

Social Housing Contract

Mobile position across Hampshire - company vehicle & fuel included

£28 - £35 Per Hour

Position Overview

This long-term contract role offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned tradesperson transitioning into a surveying-focused position. The role involves diagnosing and surveying repair reports across social housing properties, determining fix scope and pricing via SOR (Schedule of Rates), and preparing comprehensive briefs for in-house trades.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough surveys of reported repairs in void and occupied social housing properties.
• Where feasible, undertake “easy fixes” during inspections or use SOR to price and scope repairs accurately.
• Produce clear job instructions for internal trades, covering voids, kitchens, bathrooms, responsive repairs, and general maintenance.
• Operate across diverse contracts—responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliance works—within Hampshire.
• Engage effectively with residents, site teams, housing officers, and client representatives, clearly communicating repair requirements.
• Utilise PDA or iPad for daily job reporting and task logging.
• Uphold health & safety standards while delivering high-quality workmanship oversight.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Comes directly from a trade background (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, multi-trade).
• Strong diagnostic eye—able to spot issues others may miss.
• Comfortable with paperwork and digital logging systems.
• Exceptional communicator—clear in describing technical details to both office and client teams.
• Capable in tenant-facing roles, adaptable across diverse stakeholders.
• Possesses formal experience in surveying or SOR-based price scheduling.
• Holds a full UK driving licence—company van and fuel card provided.

Salary & Benefits

• Contract Rate: £28 - £35 per hour (dependent on experience)
• Long-term contract role
• Company van and fuel card supplied
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Supportive working environment with a strong property services team

Next Steps

If this long-term contract aligns with your skillset and career path, apply now. We'll be in touch to discuss the role and next steps shortly.

ITS Property Maintenance specialise in recruiting for:

• Housing Associations
• Local Authorities
• Maintenance Contractors
• FM Providers

We supply Technical Professionals including Bathroom/Kitchen Fitters, Repairs Operatives, Void Specialists, Surveyors, and Supervisors across responsive, planned, and compliance works.

Application Process

Next step to apply for this Surveyor role:

As a candidate ideally with similar experience, you will already know the technical specifications of this role, but following your application of interest, you will have the role explained in more detail.

ITS Property Maintenance are acting as an employment business for this vacancy.

To achieve the upper pay bracket you must show good experience of working on social housing repair contracts.

The advertised rates are based on working CIS but a PAYE and holiday payment method and rate can be discussed, but this will mean a slight reduction in the advertised headline rate.