Repairs Surveyor/Clerk of Works

Repairs Surveyor / Clerk of Works

South of England | Home-Based with Site Visits

Salary: £48,364 + £5,425 car allowance (£53,789 total package) Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract Working pattern: 2 days on site, 2-3 days working from home

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Repairs Surveyor / Clerk of Works to join an established housing organisation, overseeing repairs and maintenance across a residential property portfolio.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on building inspections, defect diagnosis, repair specifications and contractor quality assurance. You will ensure works are completed safely, to specification and to a high standard, working closely with contractors and internal teams to maintain property quality and resident satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out property inspections, diagnose defects and specify remedial works. Undertake pre- and post-inspections, checking workmanship and quality of completed repairs. Monitor contractor performance, challenge poor workmanship and ensure compliance with specifications. Manage responsive repairs, void works and damp and mould cases. Support disrepair investigations, complaints and technical reporting. Monitor repair progress, KPIs, costs and contractor invoices. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety requirements.

About You

HNC in Building Surveying, Construction or a related discipline, or equivalent. Minimum five years' relevant experience in repairs, maintenance surveying or property inspections. Strong knowledge of building defects, remedial works and construction standards. Experience overseeing contractors and inspecting completed works, ideally in social housing. Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Full driving licence and access to a car. Experience with Civica CX or similar repairs management systems is desirable.

Benefits

£53,789 total salary and car allowance package. Home-based working with regular site visits. Monday-Friday, 35-hour week with no weekend working. Pension, optional private medical insurance and death-in-service benefit of three times salary. IT equipment provided and a supportive surveying team.Interested? If you have a strong repairs surveying or Clerk of Works background and a passion for quality workmanship, get in touch to discuss the opportunity