We are recruiting for an Interim Void Surveyor for a leading Social Housing provider based in Wiltshire, supporting property services across the local region on a 4-6 week contract.
As an Interim Void Surveyor, you will be responsible for delivering a range of surveying services across housing stock, ensuring properties are maintained to a high standard, compliant with regulations, and fit for purpose. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, customer-focused organisation and make an immediate impact.
What’s on offer:
Rate: £35 per hour
Contract: 4-6 weeks
Working pattern: 35 hours (flexibiity for part time 3 days a week)
About the Company
Our client is a well-established Social Housing group managing a large portfolio of residential properties across Wiltshire and the surrounding areas. They are committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and delivering excellent services to their tenants and communities.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Take ownership of a caseload of void properties and progress them through to completion within tight timescales
2. Survey void homes and identify required works (from minor repairs/compliance items through to kitchens/bathrooms/component replacements)
3. Prioritise voids into quick wins vs larger programmes of work to maximise speed back to letting
4. Scope works where not already defined and ensure appropriate instructions are issued to contractors
5. Review and challenge contractor quotations using knowledge of schedule of rates/standard minute values
6. Monitor contractor performance against programme; drive timely delivery and resolve delays/issues
7. Carry out quality checks/inspections during and at completion of works
8. Ensure statutory compliance-related works are completed as required before handover
9. Handover completed properties back to the housing team ready for letting
The successful Interim Void urveyor will have:
10. Proven experience as a Void Surveyor / Voids-focused building surveyor in social or affordable housing environments
11. Strong ability to manage external contractors end-to-end (instruction, monitoring, quality control, completion/handover)
12. Working knowledge of schedule of rates (SOR) principles and standard minute values; able to validate pricing/timeframes
13. Able to work effectively in a small organisation with limited internal maintenance resource and evolving standards/specifications
14. Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills across multiple properties at different stages
15. Quality-focused with an eye for detail while maintaining pace to reduce rent loss
16. Able to travel across Wiltshire (county-wide patch)
This role would suit an experienced Void Surveyorr available at short notice, looking for an interim opportunity within a reputable Social Housing organisation. If this role sounds of interest to you please get in touch with Kyle on 07451262463 or email me on !