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Our Housing client based in Surrey are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Surveyor to join their team as soon as possible on an ongoing, temporary contract.
This is a full time, temporary contract on an ongoing basis offering £32 per hour Umbrella LTD to cover South of London Counties.
Reporting to the Regional Maintenance Manager, you will provide a professional surveying service, ensuring all works are delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing contractor performance, managing budgets, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct pre- and post-inspections, diagnostic surveys, and produce detailed technical reports.
- Manage responsive repairs, void works, and cyclical maintenance programs, ensuring minimal defects and maximum customer satisfaction.
- Oversee contractor performance, ensuring works are completed to agreed standards, timescales, and budgets.
- Manage budgets of up to £2m, ensuring financial controls and value for money.
- Handle complex repairs, disrepair claims, and Environmental Health Orders, providing technical expertise and leadership.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, building standards, and statutory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Support the handover of new developments, ensuring quality control and end-of-defects management.
- Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Qualifications: Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance (Level 3) and membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS or CIOB).
- Experience: Demonstrable knowledge of building construction, regulatory standards, planning regulations, and health and safety legislation.
- Skills: Excellent communication, report writing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of financial controls, contractor management, and data management, with intermediate-level IT skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Customer Focus: A proven track record of maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and stakeholder engagement.
If interested or have any questions, please feel free to get in touch and ask for James at Service Care on or via email at
