Repairs Surveyor
Rate: £226.57 per day Umbrella
Contract: 3-month contract
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Repairs Surveyor to join a local authority in South East London on an initial 3-month contract . This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with experience in responsive repairs, disrepair, and property maintenance to play a key role in maintaining a high-quality housing service.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out inspections of residential properties to identify repair and maintenance requirements.
- Prepare specifications, schedules of work and cost estimates for responsive repairs.
- Manage repair works from inspection through to completion, ensuring quality and value for money.
- Investigate reports of disrepair and ensure works are completed in line with relevant legislation and timescales.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure works meet the required standards.
- Undertake post-inspections to assess the quality of completed repairs.
- Provide technical advice and support to residents, contractors and internal teams.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, building regulations and council policies.
- Maintain accurate records and produce detailed inspection reports.
- Previous experience working as a Repairs Surveyor , Building Surveyor or Maintenance Surveyor.
- Experience within a local authority, housing association or social housing environment is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of building construction, repairs and maintenance.
- Experience managing contractors and monitoring repair programmes.
- Excellent communication, report writing and organisational skills.
- Full UK driving licence is desirable.
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