Repairs Inspector South Wimbledon £36,142
At Evolve Housing + Support, we are committed tomaintainingsafe, high-quality homes for our residents. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Repairs Inspector to join our Property Services Team.
This is a key technical role responsible for delivering a comprehensive and high-quality surveying service, with a strong focus on Mechanical Electrical (M&E) works, responsive repairs, voids, and damp & mould programmes. You will carry out pre- and post-inspections, manage works in progress, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and support the effective delivery of contracts.
You will work closely with colleagues across Property Services and Housing, supporting our front-line teams and contributing to excellent customer outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Deliver pre- and post-inspections of responsive repairs, void works, and damp & mould cases
Diagnose repairs, prepare detailedspecificationsand raise works orders using NHF Schedule of Rates
Supervise andmonitorM&E works to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money
Manage works through to completion, including quality control and invoice sign-off
Ensure all workscomply withstatutory,regulatoryand health & safety requirements
Maintainaccuraterecords within housing management and stock condition systems
Contribute to contractor performance monitoring and contract compliance
Lead on investigating and resolving property-related complaints
Support procurement activities, tenderanalysisand administration of JCT minor works contracts
Participate in out-of-hours rota whererequired
WhatWereLooking For Essential Electrical qualification minimumCity & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (or equivalent)
Experience supervising and inspecting Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works
Experience in social housing property services, particularly pre/post inspection of repairs and voids
Experience managing damp and mould work programmes
Strong knowledge of health & safety in repairs and maintenance services
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage workload, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
IT literate, including Microsoft Office and housing management systems
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
Desirable Experience working within the social housing sector
Knowledge of JCT minor works contracts
Experience working in a challenging, fast-paced environment
In return, we can offer you: Over 6 weeks holiday per annum (rising with service)
Buy or sellup tooneweeksholiday per annum
Employee paid DBS checks
Occupational sick pay
Employer contributory pension scheme
4 x Life Assurance
Medical Cash Back Plan
Yulife?Employee Assistance & Rewards Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Full training and induction programme
About us Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 1,300 people each year.
Our aim is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to become independent and resilient. We believe in building on peoples strengths,aspirations?and goals to help them break the cycle of homelessness.
We offer a programme of support tailored to meet peoples individual needs, including housing, employment?and skills training,mentoring?and counselling. We work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness. We campaign to end street homelessness. We build affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life.
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