Repairs Surveyor - Housing Repairs and Maintenance Location: Havering (Local Candidates Preferred) Rate: £35 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Initial 3 months Hours: 36 hours per week Start: Short notice / ASAP About the Role We are looking for experienced Repairs and Maintenance Surveyors to join a busy local authority repairs service in Havering. This is a frontline role requiring individuals who can start at short notice and ideally live locally to the borough. You will provide a responsive, customer-focused surveying service to residents, covering repairs diagnostics, damp and structural inspections, contractor supervision, voids inspections and health and safety considerations. Your expertise will help ensure homes are safe, compliant and maintained to an excellent standard while supporting improved turnaround times and overall resident satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Repairs and Maintenance Deliver a responsive repairs surveying service including defect diagnosis, specification of works and identifying the most suitable repair options. Carry out inspections such as damp and mould, structural concerns, disrepair and general building defects. Supervise contractors and monitor works on site to ensure quality, compliance, budget control and resident care. Assess health and safety risks during inspections and works, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and council procedures. Voids Management Inspect void properties and specify works required to reach lettabl