Surveyor
Garages repairs & maintenance
Housing Association Sector
Swindon and Surrounding Areas (within approximately 1 hour travel)
Permanent Employment Contract
About Us
Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment — from executive to operative level.
With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales.
We are currently working with a leading housing association seeking an experienced Surveyor to manage the inspection, repair and maintenance of its garage portfolio across Bristol and the surrounding region.
The Role
As a Surveyor, you will be responsible for overseeing the condition, maintenance and repair of housing association-owned garages and associated assets. Acting as the client's representative, you will manage contractors, inspect completed works and ensure that repairs and maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
This role offers a varied workload across a geographically dispersed portfolio, with regular site visits to garage locations within approximately one hour's drive of Swindon.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation on a permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out inspections of garages and associated structures to assess condition, identify defects and specify required repairs.
Manage responsive repairs, cyclical maintenance and minor improvement works across the garage portfolio.
Oversee contractor performance, ensuring works are completed to agreed standards, timescales and budgets.
Undertake post-inspection quality checks and audits of completed works.
Investigate reports of defects, damage, anti-social behaviour and health and safety concerns relating to garage sites.
Prepare schedules of works, specifications and repair recommendations.
Monitor expenditure and ensure value for money in the delivery of maintenance services.
Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
Liaise with tenants, leaseholders, contractors and internal stakeholders to resolve maintenance issues effectively.
Maintain accurate property records, inspection reports and management information.
Support the delivery of asset management objectives and continuous service improvement initiatives.Requirements
Previous experience in a Surveyor, Building Surveyor, Property Surveyor, Asset Surveyor or Property Maintenance role.
Experience within social housing, residential property, asset management or maintenance environments.
Knowledge of building defects, repairs diagnosis and maintenance practices.
Experience managing contractors and monitoring work quality.
Good understanding of health and safety compliance and risk management.
Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently across multiple sites.
Proficient in producing inspection reports and technical recommendations.
Full UK Driving Licence What's on Offer
Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience.
Weekly pay.
Hybrid working with a combination of home working and site-based inspections.
Company van, fuel cardFor further information or to apply, please contact Kirsty @ Build Recruitment - (phone number removed)