Job Description
Maintenance Surveyor
* Location: Mobile role
* Job Type: Full-time - 3 month initial assignment
* Salary: £24.81 per hour - PAYE
We are seeking a Maintenance Surveyor responsible for overseeing pre/post-inspections and reports for responsive repairs, void works, and cyclical repairs within the designated area. This role involves consulting and engaging with customers, leaseholders, and both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of delivery, minimal defects, and high customer satisfaction, while managing the performance and on-site progress of contractors to ensure works are delivered on time, within a regional budget of £10m, and to quality standards.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Deliver an effective & efficient Repairs & Maintenance service at an operational level
* Conduct diagnostic inspections, surveys & technical reports, providing accurate technical advice.
* Manage legal disrepair claims and Environmental Health Orders, providing detailed reports and managing complex repairs to protect organisational interests.
* Coordinate with in-house service providers, M&E contractors, and external subcontractors to ensure service delivery in line with industry standards and health & safety regulations.
* Manage and coordinate empty properties to ensure minimal rental loss and maximum return, conducting major void inspections and providing detailed costing for Options Appraisals.
* Ensure all works comply with health & safety policies and legislation, completing/reviewing personal risk assessments and taking relevant actions to mitigate risks.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance Level 3.
* Extensive knowledge of the Social Housing Sector and its regulations.
* Demonstrable knowledge of building construction, standards, planning regulations, and regulatory standards.
* Proficient in financial management and controls within a contractor management and day-to-day repairs delivery context.
* Intermediate level experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders.
* Strong negotiating skills and ability to manage small projects
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a changing environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.