Repairs Surveyor

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

Job summary

A prominent housing organization is seeking a Repairs Surveyor in England to conduct surveys, oversee subcontracted repairs, and ensure adherence to building standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of building regulations, excellent communication skills, and experience in managing contractors. This permanent, full-time position offers a chance to make an impact within a dynamic team. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of building construction standards.
• Experience managing contractors to ensure repairs are correctly undertaken.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections and surveys across sites.
• Oversee subcontracted repairs to ensure quality and standards are met.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding repairs and service quality.

Skills

Knowledge of building construction standards

Experience with Housing Health & Safety Rating System

Understanding of responsive repairs

Ability to manage contractors

Excellent customer care standards

Good IT skills

Education

HNC in Surveying or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Brighton, Bognor, Chichester Woking 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 and 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.