Salary: £42,000 – £47,000 per year
Location: Exeter and Plymouth (covering the Devon area)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Travel: Car and full UK driving licence required
About the Role
An established housing and property management organisation is seeking a Maintenance Surveyor to join its Property Services Team, working from the Exeter Hub and covering the Devon locality. The role involves investigating, diagnosing, and resolving day-to-day maintenance issues, as well as providing technical support to in-house trades teams and external contractors.
Key Responsibilities
*
Carry out inspections before, during, and after repair works
*
Prepare detailed specifications, including scope of works, quantities, budgets, and timelines
*
Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standard
*
Maintain accurate data within property management systems
*
Build strong local knowledge of customer needs, assets, and investment priorities
*
Monitor and support contractors to deliver quality outcomes
*
Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation
Candidate Requirements
*
Knowledge of technical, statutory, and regulatory requirements for maintenance services
*
Experience preparing and interpreting specifications and schedules of work
*
Strong planning, tracking, and forecasting skills
*
Commercial awareness with a customer-focused approach
*
Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Intermediate Excel)
*
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
*
Ability to pass a basic DBS check
Benefits
*
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 with service)
*
3 wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days each year
*
Pension scheme with up to 12% employer match and 4x salary life cover
*
Flexible working arrangements
*
Optional private medical, dental, and critical illness cover
*
Discounted travel insurance