Repairs Surveyor

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in London, who are recruiting for a Repairs Surveyor on a temporary 3-month contract. The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to go full time. The hourly rate of pay is up to £40 via umbrella dependent on experience.

You will be covering a patch of properties based in North West London & West London.

The ideal candidate will have previous of day-to-day repairs within social housing.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Inspect housing stock and building works, prepare specifications; compile tender/contract documentation to deliver repairs and void works

• Work within authorised budgets and to agreed quality standards

• Assist all colleagues and contractors in order to achieve top quartile performance in all aspects of maintenance services

• Carry out pre and post inspections utilising the protimeter and other relevant diagnostic equipment

• Specify, authorize, own and manage works to completion

• Proactively communicate with customers, internal or external, in line with agreed processes

• Collate evidence to manage contractor performance

Experience required:

• Qualified to minimum HNC standard, or previous experience in a Construction / Maintenance environment

• Experience of scheduling building / planned maintenance works and contract administration

• Experience of communicating with service users, staff and other agencies

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Knowledge of housing maintenance, repair specifications, diagnosing defects and remedial works

• A strong knowledge of social housing management

• Knowledge of housing / property management systems (Northgate or similar)

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working

• Flexible working days

• Possible permanent opportunity

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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