Repairs Surveyor

Repairs Surveyor

Location: West London

Rate: -27.40 per hour (PAYE)

Contract Type: Temporary

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Repairs Surveyor to join a respected local authority in West London on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with a strong social housing background to take ownership of repairs cases, ensuring properties are maintained to high standards while delivering a first-class service to residents.

The successful candidate will play a key role in carrying out inspections, diagnosing defects, preparing schedules of works, and overseeing contractors across a varied housing stock.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections of housing stock, diagnosing defects and specifying remedial works.

• Prepare schedules of work and detailed technical reports.

• Manage a caseload of responsive repair cases, ensuring timely resolution.

• Oversee contractors and operatives, monitoring quality and compliance.

• Provide expert advice on building pathology, damp & mould, and general repairs.

• Liaise with residents, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring excellent communication.

• Ensure compliance with housing legislation, building regulations, and health & safety standards.

• Support the housing team with disrepair cases as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Repairs Surveyor within social housing - essential.

• Strong technical knowledge of building pathology, defects diagnosis, and repair solutions.

• Experience preparing schedules of work and managing contractors.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of housing legislation, compliance, and disrepair processes.

• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What''s on Offer

• -27.40 per hour (PAYE)

• Temporary contract with a respected local authority in West London

• Opportunity to make a direct impact improving tenants'' homes and communities

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Repairs Surveyor with social housing experience to step into a well-paid temporary role in West London. If you are passionate about improving housing standards and have the technical expertise required, we would love to hear from you.

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