We are currently recruiting an experienced Surveyor to join a large housing association on an initial six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable Surveyor with experience in social housing, property maintenance or building surveying to support the delivery of property services across a substantial residential portfolio.

The Role

Working primarily within the Homecare Directorate, you will provide professional surveying expertise across the housing stock, identifying property defects, investigating building-related issues and recommending appropriate remedial solutions.

You will undertake a varied workload, including property inspections, technical investigations, disrepair cases and supporting the delivery of planned and responsive maintenance programmes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out property inspections and diagnosing building defects, structural issues and maintenance requirements.
• Investigating cases of disrepair and preparing detailed housing condition reports.
• Providing technical advice and support in relation to legal disrepair claims.
• Preparing specifications and schedules of work for remedial and maintenance projects.
• Providing technical oversight of contractors and in-house maintenance teams.
• Obtaining and assessing contractor quotations, ensuring value for money.
• Supporting Disabled Facilities Grant applications, including technical approvals and post-inspections.
• Undertaking stock condition inspections and identifying component replacement requirements.
• Supporting planned maintenance programmes and wider property improvement projects.
• Liaising with operational teams, contractors, consultants and customers to ensure works are delivered to the required standards.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Surveyor who can work independently, manage a varied workload and provide sound technical advice.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in Building Surveying, Property Maintenance or Social Housing.
• Experience diagnosing building defects and specifying remedial works.
• Knowledge of housing disrepair and property condition inspections.
• Experience working with contractors and overseeing maintenance works.
• A relevant qualification in Building Surveying or a construction-related discipline (HNC/HND or degree level).
• Strong communication, report-writing and organisational skills.
• A commercially minded approach, with a focus on quality and value for money.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across the organisation''s geographical area.
• RICS membership would be advantageous.

For more information or to apply please forward your CV.

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