Responsive Repairs / Maintenance Surveyor• Location: Surrey • Salary: £35 per hour (Umbrella)• Job Type: Full-time • Fully Remote Working• Minimum of 6 month contract (very likely to be extended)We are recruiting on behalf of high-profile social housing provider, looking for a dedicated Maintenance Surveyor to join their team. This role is surveying responsive repairs, void works, and cyclical repairs within the assigned area. The ideal candidate will ensure exceptional customer service, manage contractor performance, and oversee a significant budget, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money.Day to Day of the Role:• Delivering a comprehensive Repairs & Maintenance service, including surveying, major void surveys, disrepair works, and major/complex works.• Diagnostics, damp surveys, and technical reports, offering accurate technical advice.• Managing insurance claims, and liaising with adjusters and insurance teams.• Serving as a technical lead during the handover of new developments to ensure quality control.• Controlling budgetary spend within the area of operation, reviewing invoices, and resolving contractor submissions.• Managing legal disrepair claims and Environmental Health Orders, providing detailed reports and managing complex repairs.• Coordinating with in-house service providers, M&E contractors, and external subcontractors to ensure top-tier service delivery.• Managing and coordinating empty properties to minimize rental loss and maximize returns.• Ensuring compliance with health & safety policies, including asbestos management.• Maintaining excellent customer satisfaction through proactive collaborative working with repair providers.• Keeping professional and personal development up to date.Required Skills & Qualifications:• Minimum ONC / HNC qualification or other relevant qualification• Knowledge of the Social Housing Sector and its regulations.• Extensive experience in Responsive Repairs; building construction, standards, planning regulations, and relevant legislation.• Financial management skills within a contractor management context.• Intermediate level experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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Reed
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 6 days
Whyteleafe, Surrey CR3 0AL, England
Competitive
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Responsive Repairs / Maintenance Surveyor located in Surrey, offering a salary of £35 per hour on an umbrella basis.
- This full-time role is fully remote and comes with a minimum contract duration of six months, with a strong likelihood of extension.
- The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in responsive repairs and relevant qualifications, such as an ONC or HNC.
- Key responsibilities include managing contractor performance, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies.
- Candidates are expected to possess strong financial management skills and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
