Repairs Surveyor

Hays Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in London is seeking a Repairs Surveyor to join their Property Services team, focused on addressing complex disrepair and damp & mould issues in their housing stock. This role entails managing claims, overseeing contractors, and ensuring compliance with housing standards while also providing residents with expert advice.

Benefits

Competitive salary and generous pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development and training

Supportive and inclusive working environment

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company vehicle for work use

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar surveying role, ideally within social housing.
• Strong knowledge of damp & mould diagnostics.
• Familiarity with disrepair legislation and housing standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and resolving property issues impacting residents' quality of life.
• Managing caseload of disrepair claims and damp & mould reports.
• Conducting property inspections and preparing detailed reports.

Skills

Building pathology

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

HNC/HND in Building Surveying

Job description

Your new company

Hays are working with a leading housing association in London who are committed to providing safe, secure, and well-maintained homes for their residents. Hays are looking for a skilled and proactive Repairs Surveyor to join the Property Services team, focusing on complex disrepair and damp & mould cases across the London housing stock.

Your new role

As a Repairs Surveyor, you'll play a vital role in diagnosing and resolving property issues that significantly impact the housing association residents' quality of life. You'll manage a caseload of disrepair claims and damp & mould reports, ensuring timely, effective, and customer-focused solutions.

What you'll need to succeed

• Conduct thorough property inspections to assess disrepair and damp/mould issues.
• Prepare detailed reports, including schedules of work and cost estimates.
• Liaise with legal teams on disrepair claims and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Oversee contractors and ensure works are completed to a high standard.
• Provide expert advice to residents and internal teams on preventative measures.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Proven experience in a similar surveying role, ideally within social housing.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology, especially damp & mould diagnostics.
• Familiarity with disrepair legislation and housing standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., HNC/HND in Building Surveying or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable).

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and generous pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, which also increases with length of service
• Company vehicle for work use.

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