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Building Repairs Surveyor -Location:South West London -Rate:82.90 per hour (umbrella)
A Housing Association in South West London is seeking an experiencedBuilding 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 usingHHSRSguidance 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.
