Repairs Surveyor

Page Personnel; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wokingham is seeking a Repairs Surveyor for a temporary role. You will conduct daily property inspections, produce reports, and liaise with contractors and residents. The ideal candidate will have professional qualifications in construction and strong knowledge of building maintenance processes. This role offers flexibility and the chance to gain valuable experience while working in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Valuable experience in a supportive team

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in construction or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and repair processes.
• Experience working within the construction industry.
• Familiarity with health and safety standards and regulations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and ensure cost‑efficient practices.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 3-4 daily property inspections, including urgent and emergency visits.
• Produce detailed inspection reports and instructions for contractors.
• Liaise with contractors and residents to coordinate repairs.
• Review engineers' reports and prepare technical specifications.
• Undertake damp and mould inspections using moisture meters.
• Provide technical advice to the housing management team.
• Manage disrepair cases and preparation of reports.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Accurately update internal reporting systems and trackers.
• Work borough-based four days, one day home-based.

Skills

Building maintenance knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Budget management

Health and safety standards familiarity

Education

Professional qualifications in construction or related field

Job description

Our client is a progressive and resident-focused local authority, recognised for its commitment to quality services, compliance, and community wellbeing.

Job Description

• Carry out 3-4 daily property inspections, including urgent and emergency visits, to assess defects and risks.
• Produce clear, detailed inspection reports and instructions for contractors; monitor progress of works through to completion and formal sign‑off.
• Liaise effectively with contractors, residents, and internal departments to coordinate repairs, minimise disruption, and resolve issues promptly.
• Review structural engineers' reports and contractors' quotations, and prepare technical specifications to ensure compliant and effective repairs.
• Undertake damp and mould inspections using moisture meters, ensuring investigations and actions meet regulatory and policy timescales.
• Provide technical advice and practical support to the housing management team and partner organisations on day‑to‑day property issues.
• Manage disrepair cases, including preparation of reports and working knowledge of Scott Schedules.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation, asbestos safety requirements, and forthcoming regulatory changes.
• Accurately update internal reporting systems and trackers, maintaining high standards of professionalism and record‑keeping.
• Work primarily borough‑based four days per week, with one day allocated to home‑based administrative duties.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Repairs Surveyor should have:

• Professional qualifications in construction or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and repair processes.
• Experience working within the construction industry.
• Familiarity with health and safety standards and regulations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and ensure cost‑efficient practices.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documentation.

What's on Offer

• Temporary role offering flexibility and valuable experience.
• Opportunity to work in Wokingham within a supportive team environment.