Interim Maintenance & Repairs Surveyor

Interim Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor Duration: 6-Month Contract Start: Immediate Working Pattern: 3-4 days per week on-site, with the remainder of the day spent remotely completing inspection reports and administrative duties.

The Role

An experienced Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor is required to help deliver an effective and customer-focused repairs service across the council's residential property portfolio. The successful candidate will undertake property inspections, identify maintenance issues, manage repair programmes, and monitor contractor performance to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.

Main Duties

• Carry out inspections before, during, and after works, as well as assessments of vacant properties.

• Identify building defects and specify appropriate repair solutions.

• Raise repair requests and oversee them through to completion.

• Monitor contractors, ensuring quality, value for money, and performance expectations are achieved.

• Produce work specifications, schedules, and cost estimates where necessary.

• Ensure all activities comply with current health and safety regulations.

• Undertake asbestos-related and general property safety inspections.

• Work closely with residents, contractors, and colleagues to resolve maintenance concerns.

• Contribute to service improvements and help achieve operational performance objectives.

Looking for:

• Sound understanding of building construction, planned and responsive maintenance, and defect diagnosis.

• Proven experience overseeing repairs and refurbishment projects.

• Familiarity with Schedule of Rates (SOR) contracts.

• Knowledge of housing maintenance operations and contractor management.

• Ability to prepare detailed specifications and work schedules.

• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and customer service skills.

• Hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle