Repairs Surveyor

Repairs Surveyor
Location: Romford, East London
Rate: £35 per hour
Contract: Initial 3 months
Working Hours: 36 hours per week
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Carrington West is currently recruiting for an experienced Repairs Surveyor to join a local authority in Romford on an initial 3-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing repairs professional to join a busy team, overseeing responsive repairs and ensuring that properties are maintained to a high standard while delivering an effective service to residents.
Key Responsibilities:
·Carry out property inspections to identify defects, diagnose repair requirements and recommend appropriate remedial works.
·Manage and oversee responsive repairs and maintenance works across a portfolio of residential properties.
·Prepare detailed schedules of works, specifications and associated documentation.
·Monitor contractors to ensure repairs are completed to the required quality standards, within agreed timescales and budgets.
·Investigate and respond to reports of damp, mould, water ingress and other property defects.
·Liaise with tenants, contractors and internal teams to ensure repairs are delivered efficiently and with minimal disruption to residents.
·Undertake post-inspections to assess the quality of completed works and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
·Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs and contractor performance.
Essential Requirements:
·Previous experience working as a Repairs Surveyor, ideally within a local authority or social housing environment.
·Strong technical knowledge of residential building construction, defects and maintenance requirements.
·Experience managing responsive repairs and overseeing contractors.
·Good understanding of housing maintenance legislation, health and safety requirements and relevant property standards.
·Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload.
·Ability to work independently and provide practical solutions to property-related issues.
What's on Offer?
An initial 3-month contract based in Romford, offering £35 per hour, working 36 hours per week.
This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your surveying experience within a busy housing repairs environment.
Interested?
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Ryan Hamlett at Carrington West on 023 9387 6052 or email ryan.hamlett@carringtonwest.com.
Alternatively, apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration.