Repairs Surveyor (Housing) – Agile & Contractor Oversight

The Guinness Partnership; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guinness Partnership is seeking a Repairs Surveyor to join our Repairs and Maintenance team, covering Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. You will carry out surveys and property inspections, oversee subcontracted repairs, and ensure works meet Guinness standards and timeframes.

We require a strong knowledge of building construction standards, experience with HHSRS assessments, and the ability to manage contractors and communicate clearly with residents.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of building construction standards, and legislation.
• Experience with Housing Health & Safety Rating System assessments.
• Understanding of responsive repairs, voids works, planned and cyclical repairs.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out surveys and property inspections.
• Oversee the delivery of subcontracted repairs.
• Ensure repairs are highlighted and completed in accordance with Guinness standards and timeframes.

Skills

Building standards knowledge

HHSRS assessments

Repairs understanding

Proactive / work independently

Contractor management

Customer care

IT skills

Record keeping

Guinness Behaviours

Education

Level 4 HNC in Surveying/Construction/ Built Environment

Evidence of CPD

Job description

The Guinness Partnership is seeking a Repairs Surveyor to join our Repairs and Maintenance team, covering Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. You will carry out surveys and property inspections, oversee subcontracted repairs, and ensure works meet Guinness standards and timeframes.

We require a strong knowledge of building construction standards, experience with HHSRS assessments, and the ability to manage contractors and communicate clearly with residents.