Repairs Surveyor

We are proud to be partnering with a reputable Housing Association who are looking to take on two Repairs Surveyors on a permanent basis that can interview and start within the coming weeks.

These will be a full-time position based in Surrey and West London, with 1 day per week hybrid working. The salary for this role is up to £55,000 per annum dependant on experience.

The successful candidate will have access to their own vehicle and hold a full UK driver’s license.

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
• Carry out pre and post inspections
• Work with contractors to utilise the budget for maintenance effectively and project manage customer requests
• Proactively communicate with customers, internal or external, in line with agreed processes
• Provide technical support and advice to repair advisors and administrators
• To progress, manage and communicate to all internal and external customers in relation to complaints, MP enquiries, EHO compliant and Legal disrepairs
• Work with the Administration Team to organise workloads and effectively manage communication

Experience required:

• 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:

• Must have a formal qualification e.g HNC/HND/CIOB
• Knowledge of housing maintenance, repair specifications, diagnosing defects and remedial works
• A strong knowledge of social housing management
• Skills in housing / property management systems (Northgate or similar)

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

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

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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