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Client: Local Council
Job Title: Repairs Surveyor
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Ongoing Temporary Contract
Pay Rate: £46.97 p/h (Inside IR35) / £34.91 PAYE
About the Role: Our local authority client is seeking an experienced Repairs Surveyor to join their Housing and Property team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-quality, responsive repairs service across the Council’s housing and property portfolio—including approximately 10,500 tenanted homes, 3,000 garages, and 700 corporate/commercial properties.
The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic service delivery team, managing day-to-day repairs, conducting inspections, and ensuring all work meets legal, safety, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and inspect responsive repairs across domestic and commercial buildings.
* Undertake property surveys and diagnose building faults.
* Raise and manage works orders, including variations and follow-up works.
* Support neighbourhood officers with complex technical cases and legal disrepair claims.
* Liaise with contractors, ensuring specifications and health and safety standards are met.
* Monitor gas servicing, health and safety compliance, and contractor performance.
* Survey and specify insurance-related repair works (e.g. fire, vandalism, flood).
* Contribute to statutory and cyclical testing programs (e.g. gas, electric, asbestos).
* Provide technical support on building services and manage risk assessments.
* Maintain accurate records and assist in preparing reports and court documentation when necessary.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Minimum 2 years of experience in building surveying or inspections.
* Knowledge of construction methods, fault diagnosis, and remedial solutions.
* Understanding of disrepair law and CDM/Health & Safety legislation.
* Ability to interact with tenants, leaseholders, and non-technical staff.
* Experience managing budgets and contract administration.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and capable of updating repair records.
* HNC or equivalent qualification in a construction-related field.
* Full UK driving licence required.
Desirable:
* Disrepair survey experience
* Experience with damp and mould investigations
* Familiarity with housing maintenance in a local government setting
How to Apply: If interested or have any questions, please contact James Glover on 01772 208967
or email [emailprotected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr