Repair Surveyor

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.