Repairs Surveyor

Interim Building Surveyor – Repairs Team 6‑Month Contract (Possible Extension) £30 per hour Essex (Just off M25) We are seeking an experienced Interim Building Surveyor to support a busy Repairs team. This role will focus on delivering high‑quality inspections, ensuring repair works meet required standards, and contributing to an efficient and responsive service for residents.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out pre‑inspections and work‑in‑progress inspections on occupied social housing properties requiring responsive repair works.

Work jointly with partnering contractor supervisors where required.

Complete post‑inspections and quality checks to ensure completed works meet expected standards and align with photographic evidence supplied.

Review repair jobs as part of the monthly application process, deciding whether works should be approved or disputed.

Use and interpret the Nat Fed Schedule of Rates to scope, assess, and validate repair works.

Prepare minor specifications of works for more complex responsive repair cases.

Travel as needed for inspections – access to a vehicle and appropriate business insurance is essential.

Requirements

Minimum HNC in Building Surveying (or equivalent).

Strong understanding of responsive repairs within social housing.

Experience using the Nat Fed Schedule of Rates.

Ability to assess quality, challenge contractor submissions, and produce clear technical documentation.

Full UK driving licence and access to a suitably insured vehicle.

What's on Offer

£30 per hour

6‑month contract with potential to extend

Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a busy and supportive team