Building Maintenance Surveyor – 6‑Month Contract

Civic Recruitment Limited; Hackney (PA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a 6 month contract with a local authority in Hackney to support the Building Maintenance and Estate Environment service across approximately 5,000 social housing properties. You will undertake inspections, investigate defects, prepare specifications and estimates, monitor contractors, and oversee repairs to ensure value for money and high safety standards.

The role requires an HNC/HND or equivalent, broad knowledge of building maintenance and health

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or equivalent building qualification, or substantial relevant experience.
• Experience in building maintenance, responsive repairs, or surveying.
• Extensive knowledge of construction details and building defects in domestic properties.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections and surveys of Council properties following repair requests and plan programmes of work.
• Provide technical advice on building defects, damp, specifications, estimates, labour requirements, and health and safety matters.
• Prepare specifications, estimates, contract documentation, correspondence, measurements, and re-measurements as required.
• Monitor and oversee the progress of works undertaken by contractors and the Council's Direct Labour Organisation.
• Prepare and quality-check technical reports for committees, public meetings, and senior management.

Skills

Inspections & surveys

Contract management

Health & safety

Tenant liaison

Budget management

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a 6 month contract with a local authority in Hackney to support the Building Maintenance and Estate Environment service across approximately 5,000 social housing properties. You will undertake inspections, investigate defects, prepare specifications and estimates, monitor contractors, and oversee repairs to ensure value for money and high safety standards.

The role requires an HNC/HND or equivalent, broad knowledge of building maintenance and health