Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor

Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor

• Location: Barnsley (S70)
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (6 months minimum)
• Salary: £21.69 per hour PAYE

Our client is seeking a Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor to provide technical expertise in building maintenance, ensuring high quality and safety standards. This role involves managing both Revenue & Capital workstreams under the guidance of the Senior Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on customer service and a right-first-time approach.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Conduct technical surveys, produce detailed scopes of work and drawings.
• Manage contracts and track jobs from initiation to completion, ensuring robust financial control.
• Collaborate with various service areas to develop and review strategies, policies, specifications, and action plans related to Repairs & Maintenance.
• Manage stakeholder and contract relationships for daily operations and project completion.
• Ensure projects are executed to specification, within time scales and budget.
• Develop and monitor Repair & Maintenance works, ensuring compliance with contractual Key Performance Indicators.
• Maintain up-to-date computerised records of Housing Stock and manage data for decision-making.
• Develop communication solutions for customers, staff, and stakeholders, ensuring all enquiries and complaints are addressed promptly.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and health & safety obligations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Relevant Level 4 qualification (e.g., HNC/NVQ) or extensive experience with a willingness and ability to achieve the qualification.
• Experience in a similar role within domestic and non-domestic stocks.
• Ability to diagnose building defects and make technical recommendations.
• Knowledge of Repairs Maintenance & Building Construction methods in social housing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• General IT proficiency, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and database applications.
• Understanding and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on professional development.
• Flexible working hours to meet service needs.
• Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
• Secure and easy-to-use online timesheet system.
• Self-service portal for managing holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents.
• Access to free training, discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.
• Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.

To apply for the Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor position, please submit your CV by clicking 'apply now'.