Repairs Surveyor

Description

Building Repairs Surveyor – Location: South West London – Rate: 82.90 per hour (umbrella)

A Housing Association in South West London is seeking an experienced Building Repairs Surveyor (Portfolio Surveyor) to join on an interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional to play a key role in managing property maintenance, inspections, and contractor delivery across a diverse housing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out property inspections, diagnose defects, and specify remedial works. Supervise contractors and ensure works are delivered on time, to quality standards, and within budget. Deliver planned maintenance programmes and manage works to void properties. Prepare basic construction drawings and draft specifications. Monitor budgets, ensuring value for money and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide expertise in both traditional and modern construction practices. Ensure compliance with leasehold service charge consultation requirements (Section 20). Assess properties using HHSRS guidance and manage risks effectively. Maintain a customer–focused approach, ensuring high–quality service delivery. Skills & Experience

Strong knowledge of repairs, maintenance, and schedule of rates. Thorough understanding of construction methods, trades, and materials. Demonstrable experience in housing property maintenance. Experience managing planned works, voids, and contractor performance. Strong communication, influencing, and problem–solving skills. Proven ability to work independently in a fast–paced environment, managing competing priorities. Commitment to customer service and valuing diversity. Desirable

Experience working in partnership with a social housing provider. Qualifications

Higher level technical qualification (e.g. HND/C) in Building Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Ad ID: 5417215712