MMP Consultancy is seeking a Maintenance & Repairs Officer / Maintenance Surveyor to join a Local Authority based in Surrey, working within their Social Housing team. This is a 6-month contract subject to extension with a 37-hour working week on £40ph umbrella inside of IR35. Flexible working is available. Working as part of a team responsible for ensuring our homes are safe, compliant and affordable, the successful candidate will carry out a wide range of duties - from inspecting repair works to coordinating contractors, and helping the client maintain and improve their housing assets. Key Responsibilities: Inspect, allocate, and supervise repairs - both in-house and via contractors Undertake pre, in-progress, post, and void inspections, determining effective solutions and authorising completed works Work with colleagues to manage tenancy breaches and maintain estate environments Liaise with contractors and internal teams to ensure works are coordinated and efficient Support performance monitoring and implement improvements where needed Participate in out-of-hours standby rota (if required) Carry out health and safety inspections, including asbestos and other compliance checks Promote best practice and customer satisfaction throughout the serviceRequirements: Has strong experience in building maintenance, property inspections, and managing repairs Understands building construction, defects, and cost-effective solutions Is confident liaising with tenants, contractors and colleagues to ensure a seamless service Has excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills Is committed to providing excellent customer care and delivering services to a high standard Sound working knowledge of housing maintenance and building standards Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and maintenance ordering systems Ability to travel within the borough (Essential Car User - full UK driving licence required) Willingness to participate in emergency planning and election duties as required HNC/HND in Building Construction or equivalent NVQ Experience of working with Schedule of Rates, Keystone, or similar asset systems Understanding of vulnerable tenants' needs Experience in managing small works programmes or DLOs