Repairs Surveyor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Housing Association is seeking two full-time Repairs Surveyors for positions in Surrey and West London. The successful candidates will manage repair projects, inspect housing stock, and need a relevant HNC/HND/CIOB qualification. This role offers a salary up to £55,000 dependent on experience, with hybrid working and a focus on effective communication and project management in social housing.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification e.g., HNC/HND/CIOB required.
• Experience in scheduling building/planned maintenance and contract administration.
• Strong knowledge of social housing management.

Responsibilities

• Inspect housing stock and prepare specifications for repairs.
• Manage and communicate internal and external customer enquiries.
• Provide technical support to repair advisors and administrators.

Skills

Knowledge of housing maintenance

Repair specifications

Diagnosing defects

Remedial works

Contract administration

Communication skills

Project management

Education

HNC/HND/CIOB

Tools

Housing/property management systems

Job description

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We are proud to be partnering with a reputable Housing Association who are looking to take on two Repairs Surveyors on a permanent basis that can interview and start within the coming weeks.

These will be full-time positions based in Surrey and West London, with 1 day per week hybrid working. The salary for this role is up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience.

The successful candidate will have access to their own vehicle and hold a full UK driver’s license.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

Inspect housing stock and building works, prepare specifications; compile tender/contract documentation to deliver repairs and void works

Carry out pre and post inspections

Work with contractors to utilise the budget for maintenance effectively and project manage customer requests

Proactively communicate with customers, internal or external, in line with agreed processes

Provide technical support and advice to repair advisors and administrators

To progress, manage and communicate to all internal and external customers in relation to complaints, MP enquiries, EHO compliant and Legal disrepairs

Work with the Administration Team to organise workloads and effectively manage communication

Experience required:

Experience of scheduling building / planned maintenance works and contract administration

Experience of communicating with service users, staff and other agencies

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

Must have a formal qualification e.g HNC/HND/CIOB

Knowledge of housing maintenance, repair specifications, diagnosing defects and remedial works

A strong knowledge of social housing management

Skills in housing / property management systems (Northgate or similar)

Rewards and Benefits:

Working hours:

35 hours per week

Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

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