Repairs Surveyor

Opportunity for an Experienced Repairs Surveyor - Southwest based.

What We Offer

• Salary: £47,376 per annum
• Hours: 39 per week, Monday to Friday
• Company vehicle (for business use)
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increases with service.

Join our client's Repairs & Maintenance team and help us deliver safe, warm, high-quality homes our residents are proud of. We're looking for a Repairs Surveyor to inspect properties, diagnose building issues, manage contractors, and ensure repairs are completed to the organisation's standards. You'll handle Damp, Mould & Condensation inspections, specify remedial works, and make sure repairs are delivered on time, on budget, and with excellent customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For
Your new organisation is a customer focused, and how they work is just as important as what the business looks to deliver. You'll bring strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently to assess and improve property standards.

Essential skills and experience:

• Strong knowledge of building construction, standards, and legislation, with the ability to diagnose defects and specify appropriate remedies.
• Experience carrying out assessments in line with the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Understanding of responsive repairs, voids, planned maintenance, and cyclical works.
• Ability to work proactively and independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience managing contractors and monitoring performance.
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly in writing, face-to-face, and by phone.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and housing/property management systems.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload while working remotely and maintaining accurate records.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable experience:

• Knowledge of the social housing sector.
• Experience working in a commercially aware environment.

Qualifications
Essential:

• Level 4 qualification (HNC in Surveying, Construction & the Built Environment, or equivalent).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Desirable:

• Level 4 VRQ Certificate in Managing Damp, Mould and Customer Care in Housing.
• Membership of RICS (Building Surveying) or MCIOB.

What to do next?
If you are interested in the position, apply online today. Alternatively, contact a member of the Hays Property team for a confidential career conversation. #