Repairs Surveyor – Agile Working (Herts & Beds)

The Guinness Partnership; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guinness Partnership is seeking a Repairs Surveyor to join our team covering locations in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. The role involves carrying out surveys and property inspections, overseeing subcontracted repairs, and ensuring works are completed to Guinness standards and timeframes.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 8-hour shifts between 8:00am and 8:00pm, and occasional Saturdays on a rota basis (no more than 1 in 4 weekends).

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of building construction standards and legislation, with ability to diagnose building defects.
• Experience with Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments.
• Understanding of responsive repairs, voids, planned and cyclical repairs.
• Proactive, able to work on own initiative with limited supervision.
• Experience in managing contractors.
• Excellent customer care and clear communication in writing, in person or by phone.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and housing management systems.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise a heavy workload while mobile.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Carry out surveys and property inspections.
• Oversee subcontracted repairs and ensure timely completion.
• Highlight repairs and ensure they meet Guinness standards.

Skills

Building standards knowledge

HHSRS assessments

Managing contractors

Customer service

MS Office

IT skills

Education

Level 4 HNC

Job description

The Guinness Partnership is seeking a Repairs Surveyor to join our team covering locations in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. The role involves carrying out surveys and property inspections, overseeing subcontracted repairs, and ensuring works are completed to Guinness standards and timeframes.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 8-hour shifts between 8:00am and 8:00pm, and occasional Saturdays on a rota basis (no more than 1 in 4 weekends).