Job Title: Portfolio Repairs Surveyor
Location: Sutton, London
Salary: £60-£65 P/H
Contract Type: Contract
The Role:
We're looking for an experienced Portfolio Repairs Surveyor to join our team and play a key role in maintaining, improving, and managing our housing portfolio. You'll be responsible for carrying out property inspections, diagnosing defects, managing contractors, and ensuring works are delivered to a high standard, on time, and within budget. This is a varied role where you'll balance technical knowledge with a strong customer focus, helping us deliver safe, high-quality homes for our residents.
* Carry out property inspections and diagnose common property defects.
* Prepare basic construction drawings and draft specifications.
* Manage and supervise contractors, ensuring work is completed to required standards.
* Oversee planned maintenance programmes and void property turnaround works.
* Monitor budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery of services.
* Apply knowledge of materials, trades, and construction methods in daily operations.
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, statutory requirements, and best practice.
* Support leasehold service charge processes, including consultation requirements (Section 20).
* Apply HHSRS guidance in property assessments.
* Proactively manage risks across a range of environments.
* Deliver excellent customer service, valuing diversity and promoting a customer-first approach.
The Candidate:
* Strong knowledge of repairs, maintenance, and schedule of rates.
* Understanding of both traditional and modern construction practices.
* Experience in property maintenance within housing, including contractor management.
* Background in delivering planned and responsive maintenance programmes.
* Experience managing budgets and working to tight deadlines.
* Ability to influence, challenge, and resolve technical and people issues effectively.
* Proven ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced, busy team.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills.
* Experience working with a social housing provider.
* Higher level technical qualification (e.g. HND/C) in Building Surveying or a relevant subject OR Equivalent industry experience.
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How to Apply:
If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Portfolio Repairs Surveyor, and want to make a real impact in housing repairs and maintenance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!