Responsive Repairs Surveyor

Hays Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major housing association in Nottinghamshire is looking for an experienced Interim Responsive Repairs Surveyor. The role involves conducting property inspections, managing contractors, and ensuring compliance with standards, offering flexible hybrid working. This position is key to the delivery of repairs across a diverse housing portfolio.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Opportunity to contribute to a respected housing provider

Supportive team environment and meaningful work

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a similar surveying role, ideally within social housing.
• Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance and repair practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage a hybrid schedule effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections to assess and diagnose repair needs.
• Specify works and manage contractors to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety and housing standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Relevant qualifications in building surveying or construction (HNC/HND, RICS/CIOB desirable)

Job description

Your new company
Location: Nottinghamshire (Hybrid Working).
Department: Property Services - Repairs & Maintenance.
Contract Type: Interim to potential permanent.
Salary: Competitive day rate.About the Role: A major housing association is seeking an experienced Interim Responsive Repairs Surveyor to support its Property Services team. Based in Beeston with flexible hybrid working, this role is key to ensuring the effective delivery of responsive repairs across a diverse housing portfolio.Your new role

• Conduct property inspections to assess and diagnose repair needs.
• Specify works and manage contractors to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety and housing standards.
• Collaborate with residents, contractors, and internal teams to maintain excellent service levels.
• Support disrepair claims, void inspections, and emergency repairs as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrable experience in a similar surveying role, ideally within social housing.
• Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance and repair practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a hybrid schedule effectively.
• Relevant qualifications in building surveying or construction (e.g., HNC/HND, RICS/CIOB desirable).

What you'll get in return

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to contribute to a respected housing provider.
• Supportive team environment and meaningful work.

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