Repairs Surveyor

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Swindon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd is looking for a skilled Repairs Surveyor to join a local Council's Housing and Property team. This ongoing temporary contract provides an excellent opportunity to manage repairs, conduct property inspections, and contribute to maintaining high-quality housing standards for a diverse portfolio. Candidates should have a strong background in building surveying, knowledge of legal standards, and the ability to work in a dynamic service delivery environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive management

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in building surveying or inspections.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to interact with tenants and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspect responsive repairs across domestic and commercial buildings.
• Conduct property surveys and diagnose building faults.
• Raise and manage works orders including variations.

Skills

Building surveying

Fault diagnosis

Construction methods

Contract administration

Health & Safety legislation

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification in construction

Job description

Client: Local Council
Job Title: Repairs Surveyor
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Ongoing Temporary Contract
Pay Rate: £46.97 p/h (Inside IR35) / £34.91 PAYE

About the Role: Our local authority client is seeking an experienced Repairs Surveyor to join their Housing and Property team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-quality, responsive repairs service across the Council’s housing and property portfolio—including approximately 10,500 tenanted homes, 3,000 garages, and 700 corporate/commercial properties.
The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic service delivery team, managing day-to-day repairs, conducting inspections, and ensuring all work meets legal, safety, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and inspect responsive repairs across domestic and commercial buildings.
• Undertake property surveys and diagnose building faults.
• Raise and manage works orders, including variations and follow-up works.
• Support neighbourhood officers with complex technical cases and legal disrepair claims.
• Liaise with contractors, ensuring specifications and health and safety standards are met.
• Monitor gas servicing, health and safety compliance, and contractor performance.
• Survey and specify insurance-related repair works (e.g. fire, vandalism, flood).
• Contribute to statutory and cyclical testing programs (e.g. gas, electric, asbestos).
• Provide technical support on building services and manage risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate records and assist in preparing reports and court documentation when necessary.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in building surveying or inspections.
• Knowledge of construction methods, fault diagnosis, and remedial solutions.
• Understanding of disrepair law and CDM/Health & Safety legislation.
• Ability to interact with tenants, leaseholders, and non-technical staff.
• Experience managing budgets and contract administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and capable of updating repair records.
• HNC or equivalent qualification in a construction-related field.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Desirable:

• Disrepair survey experience
• Experience with damp and mould investigations
• Familiarity with housing maintenance in a local government setting

How to Apply: If interested or have any questions, please contact James Glover on 01772 208967
or email [e-mail].