Maintenance Surveyor

Maintenance Surveyor - Exeter

Salary: 42,000 - 47,000
Location: Exeter (covering Exeter, Torbay, and Plymouth)
Contract Type: Permanent

We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Surveyor to join a forward-thinking Property Services Team based in Exeter. This role covers the Devon locality, with a focus on Exeter, Torbay, and Plymouth.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll take ownership of diagnosing and resolving day-to-day maintenance issues. You'll support both in-house trade teams and external contractors to ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections before, during, and after repair works
• Provide detailed specifications including scope, cost estimates, and timelines
• Ensure works are completed safely and to the required standards
• Maintain accurate property data and records
• Build strong local knowledge of customer needs and asset conditions
• Continuously develop your technical expertise

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical knowledge of housing construction and core trades
• Hands-on trade experience and excellent diagnostic skills
• Experience in social housing maintenance and building surveying
• Confident managing contractors and ensuring health & safety compliance
• Clear, empathetic communication with tenants and colleagues
• IT proficiency and familiarity with internal systems
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel required)
• Willingness to undergo a basic DBS check