Repairs Surveyor

The Guinness Partnership; Havant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider is seeking a Repairs Surveyor in Havant to manage property inspections and repairs. This full-time position requires a strong knowledge of building standards and excellent customer care skills. You should possess a Level 4 qualification in Surveying or a related field and have experience in overseeing contractor work. The role demands a proactive approach and effective communication skills, ensuring that repairs meet the specified standards and timeframes.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of building construction standards and ability to diagnose building defects.
• Experience with the Housing Health & Safety Rating System assessments.
• Ability to manage contractors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and property inspections.
• Oversee the delivery of subcontracted repairs.
• Ensure repairs meet Guinness standards and timeframes.

Skills

Building construction standards knowledge

Customer care

Proactive initiative

Excellent communication

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Level 4 (HNC in Surveying)

Continuous professional development

Job description

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Repairs Surveyor to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full-time, 39 hours per week, vacancy covering sites in Havant, Portsmouth, Waterlooville and the surrounding areas.

The overall purpose of the role is to carry our surveys and property inspections, oversee the delivery of subcontracted repairs and ensure repairs are highlighted and completed in accordance with Guinness standards and timeframes.

What we’re looking for

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you’ll not only be highly self‑motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you’ll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.

You’ll be able to demonstrate

Essential:

• Excellent level of knowledge of building construction standards, and legislation, and an ability to diagnose and specify remedies to building defects.
• Experience of undertaking assessments in line with the Housing Health & Safety Rating System.
• Understanding of responsive repairs, voids works, planned and cyclical repairs requirements.
• Ability to be proactive and work on own initiative, with limited supervision.
• Experience of managing contractors.
• Excellent standards of customer care and the ability to deliver accurate and clear communications in writing, face to face or by telephone.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, housing & property management systems.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise a heavy workload, whilst working on a mobile basis, keeping excellent records.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.

Desirable:

• A good understanding of the context of social housing.
• Experience in working within a commercially aware environment.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Educated to Level 4 (HNC in Surveying or Construction & Built Environment or equivalent) or higher.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable:

• Level 4 VRQ Certificate in Managing Damp, Mould and Customer Care in Housing.
• RICS (Building Surveying) or MCIOB membership.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile.