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Carrington West
Maintenance Surveyor
Wandsworth, London
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 11 hours ago
- Salary
- £30 - 35 - Hour
- Recruiter
- Carrington West
- Closes
- 12 Nov 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Repairs Surveyor (Interim) - Wandsworth
£30 per hour (Umbrella) - Initial 3-month contract - Start ASAP
Field-based across Wandsworth with hybrid admin time
Join a busy public sector housing repairs service in Wandsworth, adding hands-on technical capacity across responsive and void works. We're seeking a practical, people-focused Repairs Surveyor who can keep jobs moving, manage contractors and deliver a quality outcome for residents.
What you'll be doing
·Carry out pre- and post-inspections for responsive repairs and minor works, issuing clear scopes and SOR-based schedules.
·Diagnose building defects (incl. damp & mould) and produce proportionate specifications with accurate costings/variations.
·Undertake void property inspections, setting works specs to re-let standard and monitoring turnaround.
·Manage day-to-day contractor performance: progress, quality, H&S and compliance-closing jobs right-first-time.
·Maintain robust records on the repairs management system, updating notes, photos and approvals.
·Provide customer-focused updates to residents and escalate safeguarding or disrepair risks as needed.
What you'll need
·Proven experience in social housing repairs/voids surveying.
·Strong working knowledge of building pathology, NHF Schedule of Rates, and repairs legislation/guidance.
·Confident with handhelds/IT systems and clear written reporting.
·Ability to travel across Wandsworth for site visits (driving licence preferred).
·Relevant trade/technical qualification (e.g., HNC/HND) and Asbestos Awareness (desirable).
The offer
·Rate: £30 per hour (Umbrella)
·Contract: Initial 3 months with potential to extend
·Pattern: Field-based across the borough with hybrid admin time
Apply
Sound like you? Apply now, or contact Ryan Hamlett at (url removed) or (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.
Carrington West - Property & Surveying Recruitment
We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates
Ad ID: 5417134522
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