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About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Repairs Surveyor to join the Guinness Team. This is a full‑time, 39 hours per week, permanent role covering Essex, Hertfordshire & Bedford with travel to the office based in Milton Keynes.
The overall purpose of the role is to carry out surveys and property inspections, oversee the delivery of subcontracted repairs and ensure repairs are highlighted and completed in accordance with Guinness standards and timeframes.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Excellent level of knowledge of building construction standards, legislation, and ability to diagnose and specify remedies to building defects.
* Experience of undertaking assessments in line with the Housing Health & Safety Rating System.
* Understanding of responsive repairs, voids works, planned and cyclical repairs requirements.
* Ability to be proactive and work on own initiative, with limited supervision.
* Experience of managing contractors.
* Excellent standards of customer care and ability to deliver accurate and clear communications in writing, face‑to‑face or by telephone.
* Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, housing and property management systems.
* Ability to plan, organise and prioritise a heavy workload, whilst working on a mobile basis, keeping excellent records.
* Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
Desirable
* A good understanding of the context of social housing.
* Experience in working within a commercially aware environment.
Qualifications
* Educated to Level 4 (HNC in Surveying or Construction & Built Environment or equivalent) or higher.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable Qualifications
* Level 4 VRQ Certificate in Managing Damp, Mould and Customer Care in Housing.
* RICS (Building Surveying) or MCIOB membership.
If you’re interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile.
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