Repairs Surveyor(Internal)

Axis CLC Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

Pension and life assurance

23 days + bank holidays

Perkbox benefits

GP wellbeing support

Job summary

Axis CLC Group is recruiting an experienced Planned Works Surveyor to deliver a range of investment and refurbishment programmes in social housing. You will survey properties, prepare specifications, and ensure works are completed on time, safely and to the highest standards.

The role requires a strong technical understanding of residential construction, and experience surveying planned maintenance within housing associations or similar settings. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Surveyor within social housing, planned works or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, refurbishment and planned maintenance programmes.
• Experience managing contractors and delivering investment works within occupied residential properties.
• Knowledge of building regulations, CDM regulations and health and safety legislation.
• Excellent resident engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake property surveys across planned maintenance programmes including kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, windows and doors.
• Produce detailed specifications and scopes of work.
• Carry out pre-start, progress and post-completion inspections to monitor quality and contractor performance.
• Identify defects and recommend remedial solutions in line with regulations and best practice.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety legislation and CDM requirements.
• Maintain accurate records using internal systems.
• Provide technical advice to operational teams and senior management.

Skills

Surveying

Contractor management

Resident engagement

Health and safety knowledge

CDM regulations

Job description

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider supporting clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we deliver responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment services through a UK-wide operational network and long-established regional presence.

The Role

We are looking to recruit an experienced Planned Works Surveyor. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and customer-focused professional to play a key role in delivering a diverse range of planned investment and refurbishment programmes, including kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, windows, doors, external works, and energy efficiency projects. Working closely with residents, contractors, and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for surveying properties, preparing specifications, and ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will have a strong technical understanding of residential construction and experience surveying for planned maintenance works within a social housing environment.

What You’ll Do

• * Undertake property surveys and inspections across planned maintenance programmes including kitchen and bathroom replacements, roofing, windows and doors, external decorations, cyclical maintenance, and energy efficiency works.
• * Produce detailed specifications, scopes of work.
• * Carry out pre-start, progress, and post-completion inspections to monitor quality and contractor performance.
• * Identify building defects and recommend appropriate remedial solutions in line with current regulations and best practice.
• * Ensure all planned works comply with health and safety legislation, building regulations, CDM requirements, and company policies.
• * Investigate and resolve technical issues, complaints, and contractor queries throughout the project lifecycle.
• * Maintain accurate records, survey reports, project documentation, and compliance information using internal systems.
• * Provide technical advice and support to operational teams and senior management on repairs, maintenance, and asset investment matters.
• * Ensure safeguarding concerns, property risks, and compliance issues identified during inspections are appropriately reported and managed.

About You

• * Experience working as a Surveyor within social housing, planned works, asset management, or property services.
• * Strong knowledge of building construction, refurbishment, and planned maintenance programmes.
• * Experience managing contractors and delivering investment works within occupied residential properties.
• * Knowledge of building regulations, CDM regulations, and health and safety legislation.
• * Excellent resident engagement skills.
• * Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• * Salary up to £45,760 based upon experience
• * Company Van + fuel card (business use)
• * Pension scheme and life assurance
• * 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• * Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks and wellbeing support
• * 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service
• * 1 paid volunteer day
• * £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
• * Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.