The role
We have a great opportunity within our dedicated Direct Services Team for a Maintenance Surveyor. You will support the team in providing a high-quality surveying and responsive maintenance service to ensure all organisationally owned and managed properties are maintained to the highest standards, and all statutory and regulatory requirements are met. You will ensure that staff, residents, leaseholders, managing agencies, property owners, and partners receive a high standard of service. The role involves working across Esher and surrounding areas, with an option for hybrid working when appropriate and as agreed with your manager.
Please note, this role is offered on an 18-Month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment, working 35 hours a week.
What you'll need
* Experience as a building surveyor in a maintenance environment, including carrying out pre- and post-inspections.
* Knowledge of relevant and current codes of practice, building regulations, health and safety legislation, standards, and materials.
* Understanding of construction and design-related defects and how to prevent them.
* Knowledge of procurement law and various forms of contracts.
* Experience in contract management.
* Proficiency with IT tools such as Excel and Word to produce reports, documents, and emails for different audiences.
* A Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
In your supporting statement, please address how you meet each of the above criteria with real examples.
Closing Date
1st July 2025 at 23:59 (we may close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications).
About us
At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we provide affordable homes for over 167,000 people. We understand the positive impact safe, secure, and affordable homes can have on lives.
A career with Southern Housing offers the chance to make a difference daily. Working in the housing sector with us will present new challenges and opportunities for growth and development.
What's in it for you
* Pension
* Life assurance
* Healthcare cash plan
* Eyecare & dental
* Birthday leave
* Retail discounts
* Cycle to work
* Buy & sell annual leave
* Season ticket loan
* In-house academy & career development
* Flexible working
Inclusion & Diversity
We strive to create a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion involves celebrating differences in thought, opinion, experience, and perspective. We want colleagues to feel comfortable, belong, and be safe to be themselves at work, valued for their contributions to our One Team approach.
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