Braxfield Recruitment Limited
The Hyde, Bedfordshire
Exciting opportunity for 2x interim maintenance surveyors to join a leading London based housing association to carry out inspections to properties across the London boroughs. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in responsive repairs, voids management, and damp & mould investigations, and be confident managing contractors to achieve excellent outcomes for residents. Key Responsibilities Inspect and diagnose property defects, with a particular focus on damp and mould cases. Prepare detailed specifications, manage contractors and oversee works from instruction to completion. Manage responsive repairs and void property works, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. Undertake quality audits and technical inspections to ensure contractor performance and compliance. Support the Technical Manager and Senior Technical Surveyor with escalated repairs and service queries. Maintain accurate property and works data within asset management systems. Promote a positive culture of compliance, building safety, and excellent customer service. About You Strong background in maintenance surveying, building pathology, and defect diagnosis within the housing or property sector. Experienced in responsive repairs, voids, and planned maintenance delivery. Knowledge of damp and mould assessment and remedial solutions. Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills. Confident in using asset management systems and producing technical reports. Ideally qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a building-related discipline. Available at short notice and able to work independently. What s on Offer £350 per day (Umbrella rate inside IR35) Interim / ongoing contract with potential for extension Hybrid working arrangements (office/site based as required) Opportunity to contribute to a major housing provider delivering essential community services If you think this could be the right role for you then please contact the Braxfield team with our most up- to-date CV and one of us will be in touch to discuss further.
Nov 27, 2025
Contract
Exciting opportunity for 2x interim maintenance surveyors to join a leading London based housing association to carry out inspections to properties across the London boroughs. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in responsive repairs, voids management, and damp & mould investigations, and be confident managing contractors to achieve excellent outcomes for residents. Key Responsibilities Inspect and diagnose property defects, with a particular focus on damp and mould cases. Prepare detailed specifications, manage contractors and oversee works from instruction to completion. Manage responsive repairs and void property works, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. Undertake quality audits and technical inspections to ensure contractor performance and compliance. Support the Technical Manager and Senior Technical Surveyor with escalated repairs and service queries. Maintain accurate property and works data within asset management systems. Promote a positive culture of compliance, building safety, and excellent customer service. About You Strong background in maintenance surveying, building pathology, and defect diagnosis within the housing or property sector. Experienced in responsive repairs, voids, and planned maintenance delivery. Knowledge of damp and mould assessment and remedial solutions. Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills. Confident in using asset management systems and producing technical reports. Ideally qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a building-related discipline. Available at short notice and able to work independently. What s on Offer £350 per day (Umbrella rate inside IR35) Interim / ongoing contract with potential for extension Hybrid working arrangements (office/site based as required) Opportunity to contribute to a major housing provider delivering essential community services If you think this could be the right role for you then please contact the Braxfield team with our most up- to-date CV and one of us will be in touch to discuss further.
Senior Surveyor Salary: Circa £58,000 Location : Buckinghamshire Contract: 12 month FTC Braxfield Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency working within property services and we are currently working in partnership with a Leading housing providers to recruit a talented and motivated Building S urveyor to join their team initially on a 12 FTC basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled surveyor with management experience aswell as expertise in maintenance, void management, and damp and mould diagnosis , to play a key role in maintaining safe, sustainable, and high-quality homes for residents. The Role: As Senior Surveyor you will be responsible for manging a team of two or three other surveyors. Allocating works to them and ensuring those works are being carried out in line with the organisation and residents expectations. You will have the technical knowledge to be able to support the surveyors with any queries they escalate and provide coaching or training as necessary. The work will focus on all projects that sit outside of the repairs team and not within any planned works programmes. This will include damp and mould issues, structural works and anything else deemed to be complex or a major works project. The Senior Surveyor will need to build strong relationships with specialist contractors required to look at solutions to issues highlighted and work closely with colleagues such as the Project Managers and Senior Project Managers as they will ultimately deliver the works scoped out by the surveying team. About you: Ideally hold a RICS Qualification. History of working as a surveyor within a Housing Association, Local Authority or Contractor operating within the social housing sector. Experience of managing a team of surveyors. Experience of undertaking complex defect diagnosis across building types (including modern methods of construction), building technologies and building services. Experience of implementing quality systems. Experience of managing and administrating large and complex contracts delivering high volumes of multidisciplinary repairs to housing, offices and other building types. Experience of managing planned maintenance and/or major repairs especially in respect of void works, elemental replacements, etc. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Excellent Computer skills in Microsoft products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. What s on Offer Competitive salary: Circa £58,000 12 month FTC initially potential for the role to extend or become permanent. A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working culture. The opportunity to directly impact housing quality and resident satisfaction across London. To summarise: If you have a background in Surveying within the sector either with a housing association, local authority or contractor then please submit your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. Equally, if after reading this it is not quite what you are looking for, please email your CV to (url removed) and we can make you aware of other positions that we have.
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
Senior Surveyor Salary: Circa £58,000 Location : Buckinghamshire Contract: 12 month FTC Braxfield Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency working within property services and we are currently working in partnership with a Leading housing providers to recruit a talented and motivated Building S urveyor to join their team initially on a 12 FTC basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled surveyor with management experience aswell as expertise in maintenance, void management, and damp and mould diagnosis , to play a key role in maintaining safe, sustainable, and high-quality homes for residents. The Role: As Senior Surveyor you will be responsible for manging a team of two or three other surveyors. Allocating works to them and ensuring those works are being carried out in line with the organisation and residents expectations. You will have the technical knowledge to be able to support the surveyors with any queries they escalate and provide coaching or training as necessary. The work will focus on all projects that sit outside of the repairs team and not within any planned works programmes. This will include damp and mould issues, structural works and anything else deemed to be complex or a major works project. The Senior Surveyor will need to build strong relationships with specialist contractors required to look at solutions to issues highlighted and work closely with colleagues such as the Project Managers and Senior Project Managers as they will ultimately deliver the works scoped out by the surveying team. About you: Ideally hold a RICS Qualification. History of working as a surveyor within a Housing Association, Local Authority or Contractor operating within the social housing sector. Experience of managing a team of surveyors. Experience of undertaking complex defect diagnosis across building types (including modern methods of construction), building technologies and building services. Experience of implementing quality systems. Experience of managing and administrating large and complex contracts delivering high volumes of multidisciplinary repairs to housing, offices and other building types. Experience of managing planned maintenance and/or major repairs especially in respect of void works, elemental replacements, etc. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Excellent Computer skills in Microsoft products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. What s on Offer Competitive salary: Circa £58,000 12 month FTC initially potential for the role to extend or become permanent. A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working culture. The opportunity to directly impact housing quality and resident satisfaction across London. To summarise: If you have a background in Surveying within the sector either with a housing association, local authority or contractor then please submit your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. Equally, if after reading this it is not quite what you are looking for, please email your CV to (url removed) and we can make you aware of other positions that we have.
Braxfield Recruitment Limited
Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire
Systems & CAFM Development Manager Salary: Circa £55,500 - £ 58,500 per annum (depending on experience) Location: Cambridgeshire Contract: Permanent We re working in partnership with an NHS Trust to recruit an experienced Systems & CAFM Development Manager to join their Capital, Estates & Facilities (CEF) Directorate. This is a senior level role within the Building Engineering Maintenance team, responsible for driving data excellence, systems leadership, compliance assurance and the effective management of maintenance information that underpins safe patient care. The Role As the Systems & CAFM Development Manager, you will be the Trust s technical and managerial lead for all systems supporting Building Engineering Maintenance including the CAFM system. You will oversee asset data quality, develop maintenance and compliance processes, and ensure that accurate information is available to guide operational decisions across the estate. Your work will directly support the Premises Assurance Model (PAM), statutory compliance, risk management, workforce planning, and the wider Estates & Facilities strategy. The role blends technical expertise, operational oversight and people leadership. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary lead for CAFM systems, ensuring functionality, upgrades, fault resolution and user training. Produce accurate operational performance data, reports, KPIs and compliance documentation (including FOI, ERIC returns, CAS alerts). Ensure all BEM operational processes and data systems support safe, efficient and compliant service delivery. Plan and programme PPM and reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring appropriate risk prioritisation. Provide specialist advice on building engineering systems across a large, complex hospital estate. Lead projects relating to BEM data, systems, processes and maintenance strategies, including 5-year backlog maintenance planning. Support CEFM Health & Safety meetings and contribute technical expertise to risk assessments and incident investigations. About You We are seeking an Estates professional with: Strong CAFM (preferably Concept) knowledge and systems development experience. Demonstrable experience managing engineering maintenance or estates operations in a complex environment. Excellent analytical skills, able to interpret and translate technical information. Proven staff leadership and development capability. Highly organised, detail-driven and comfortable with compliance and audit processes. Strong stakeholder and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels Experience within a healthcare or similarly regulated environment is highly desirable. What s on Offer Competitive salary: Circa £55,500 - £ 58,500 per annum (depending on experience) Permanent position with excellent development opportunities. A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working culture. If you think this could be the right role for you then contact us with our most up to date CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further.
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
Systems & CAFM Development Manager Salary: Circa £55,500 - £ 58,500 per annum (depending on experience) Location: Cambridgeshire Contract: Permanent We re working in partnership with an NHS Trust to recruit an experienced Systems & CAFM Development Manager to join their Capital, Estates & Facilities (CEF) Directorate. This is a senior level role within the Building Engineering Maintenance team, responsible for driving data excellence, systems leadership, compliance assurance and the effective management of maintenance information that underpins safe patient care. The Role As the Systems & CAFM Development Manager, you will be the Trust s technical and managerial lead for all systems supporting Building Engineering Maintenance including the CAFM system. You will oversee asset data quality, develop maintenance and compliance processes, and ensure that accurate information is available to guide operational decisions across the estate. Your work will directly support the Premises Assurance Model (PAM), statutory compliance, risk management, workforce planning, and the wider Estates & Facilities strategy. The role blends technical expertise, operational oversight and people leadership. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary lead for CAFM systems, ensuring functionality, upgrades, fault resolution and user training. Produce accurate operational performance data, reports, KPIs and compliance documentation (including FOI, ERIC returns, CAS alerts). Ensure all BEM operational processes and data systems support safe, efficient and compliant service delivery. Plan and programme PPM and reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring appropriate risk prioritisation. Provide specialist advice on building engineering systems across a large, complex hospital estate. Lead projects relating to BEM data, systems, processes and maintenance strategies, including 5-year backlog maintenance planning. Support CEFM Health & Safety meetings and contribute technical expertise to risk assessments and incident investigations. About You We are seeking an Estates professional with: Strong CAFM (preferably Concept) knowledge and systems development experience. Demonstrable experience managing engineering maintenance or estates operations in a complex environment. Excellent analytical skills, able to interpret and translate technical information. Proven staff leadership and development capability. Highly organised, detail-driven and comfortable with compliance and audit processes. Strong stakeholder and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels Experience within a healthcare or similarly regulated environment is highly desirable. What s on Offer Competitive salary: Circa £55,500 - £ 58,500 per annum (depending on experience) Permanent position with excellent development opportunities. A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working culture. If you think this could be the right role for you then contact us with our most up to date CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further.
Maintenance Surveyor Salary: Circa £49,000 - £50,000 Location: Buckinghamshire Contract: 12 FTC We re working in partnership with a Leading housing providers to recruit a talented and motivated Building Surveyor to join their team initially on a 12 FTC basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled surveyor with expertise in maintenance, void management, and damp and mould diagnosis , to play a key role in maintaining safe, sustainable, and high-quality homes for residents. The Role As a Building Surveyor , you ll be responsible for diagnosing building defects, specifying works, and managing works processes, void refurbishments, and planned projects. You ll ensure homes remain safe, compliant, and in excellent condition providing a service that delivers real value for money and excellent customer outcomes. Working with a level of autonomy, you ll make day-to-day operational decisions to ensure service performance, resident satisfaction, and compliance with organisational maintenance and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Diagnose, specify, and manage repairs and maintenance projects across a diverse housing portfolio. Carry out property inspections to identify defects, including damp and mould issues, ensuring appropriate remedial action is taken. Oversee contractors and consultants to ensure works are delivered to the required quality, on time, and within budget. Manage void properties, ensuring efficient turnaround and compliance with void standards. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, risk management, and operational efficiency. Undertake technical audits and performance reviews to drive quality and compliance across the supply chain. Ensure accurate financial and compliance reporting, maintaining robust record-keeping in line with organisational asset management systems. Promote a culture of building safety, collaboration, and resident engagement across all maintenance activities. About You Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in a building-related discipline. Experienced in responsive and planned maintenance , void management , and defect diagnosis (including damp and mould). Excellent technical knowledge of housing maintenance, building pathology, and construction practices. Strong understanding of health & safety, landlord and tenant responsibilities, and relevant compliance legislation. Effective communicator with the ability to engage positively with residents, contractors, and colleagues. Skilled in contract administration, cost control, and ensuring value for money in service delivery. Ideally, a member or technical member of RICS (TechRICS) or working towards professional accreditation (desirable, not essential). What s on Offer Competitive salary: Circa £49,000 - £50,000 12 month FTC initially potential for the role to extend or become permanent. A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working culture. The opportunity to directly impact housing quality and resident satisfaction across London. If you think this could be the right role for you then contact us with our most up to date CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further.
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
Maintenance Surveyor Salary: Circa £49,000 - £50,000 Location: Buckinghamshire Contract: 12 FTC We re working in partnership with a Leading housing providers to recruit a talented and motivated Building Surveyor to join their team initially on a 12 FTC basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled surveyor with expertise in maintenance, void management, and damp and mould diagnosis , to play a key role in maintaining safe, sustainable, and high-quality homes for residents. The Role As a Building Surveyor , you ll be responsible for diagnosing building defects, specifying works, and managing works processes, void refurbishments, and planned projects. You ll ensure homes remain safe, compliant, and in excellent condition providing a service that delivers real value for money and excellent customer outcomes. Working with a level of autonomy, you ll make day-to-day operational decisions to ensure service performance, resident satisfaction, and compliance with organisational maintenance and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Diagnose, specify, and manage repairs and maintenance projects across a diverse housing portfolio. Carry out property inspections to identify defects, including damp and mould issues, ensuring appropriate remedial action is taken. Oversee contractors and consultants to ensure works are delivered to the required quality, on time, and within budget. Manage void properties, ensuring efficient turnaround and compliance with void standards. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, risk management, and operational efficiency. Undertake technical audits and performance reviews to drive quality and compliance across the supply chain. Ensure accurate financial and compliance reporting, maintaining robust record-keeping in line with organisational asset management systems. Promote a culture of building safety, collaboration, and resident engagement across all maintenance activities. About You Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in a building-related discipline. Experienced in responsive and planned maintenance , void management , and defect diagnosis (including damp and mould). Excellent technical knowledge of housing maintenance, building pathology, and construction practices. Strong understanding of health & safety, landlord and tenant responsibilities, and relevant compliance legislation. Effective communicator with the ability to engage positively with residents, contractors, and colleagues. Skilled in contract administration, cost control, and ensuring value for money in service delivery. Ideally, a member or technical member of RICS (TechRICS) or working towards professional accreditation (desirable, not essential). What s on Offer Competitive salary: Circa £49,000 - £50,000 12 month FTC initially potential for the role to extend or become permanent. A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working culture. The opportunity to directly impact housing quality and resident satisfaction across London. If you think this could be the right role for you then contact us with our most up to date CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further.
Our client, a leading housing association, is seeking an experienced Stock Condition Surveyor to join their property services team for 6-9 months to assist them in completing a backlog of stock condition surveys. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional surveyor to play a key role in ensuring the organisation s housing stock is safe, compliant and well-maintained. Appointments will be made by the scheduling team on behalf of the surveyors. Key Responsibilities: Carry out stock condition surveys across a diverse housing portfolio. Complete HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) assessments to identify hazards and ensure homes meet current housing standards. Record and update condition data accurately using handheld devices or surveying software. Provide technical advice and recommendations on repair, investment and improvement works. Liaise with residents and contractors in a professional and customer-focused manner. Experience and Skills Required: Previous experience conducting stock condition surveys and HHSRS assessments within the social housing sector. An understanding around damp including types of damp and remedial action that can be taken to resolve issues. Strong knowledge of building pathology, maintenance, and housing standards. Proficient in using surveying software and mobile data collection tools. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel across the region required). If you re an experienced surveyor who has carried out stock condition and HHSRS surveys and are looking for a rewarding role with a forward-thinking housing association, we d love to hear from you. To apply: Please apply by submitting your CV and a member of the Braxfield Team will be in touch to discuss the positions in more detail. Stock Condition Surveyor Location: Buckinghamshire Rate/Salary: £300 Ltd umbrella per day Contract Type: Interim
Nov 11, 2025
Contract
Our client, a leading housing association, is seeking an experienced Stock Condition Surveyor to join their property services team for 6-9 months to assist them in completing a backlog of stock condition surveys. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional surveyor to play a key role in ensuring the organisation s housing stock is safe, compliant and well-maintained. Appointments will be made by the scheduling team on behalf of the surveyors. Key Responsibilities: Carry out stock condition surveys across a diverse housing portfolio. Complete HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) assessments to identify hazards and ensure homes meet current housing standards. Record and update condition data accurately using handheld devices or surveying software. Provide technical advice and recommendations on repair, investment and improvement works. Liaise with residents and contractors in a professional and customer-focused manner. Experience and Skills Required: Previous experience conducting stock condition surveys and HHSRS assessments within the social housing sector. An understanding around damp including types of damp and remedial action that can be taken to resolve issues. Strong knowledge of building pathology, maintenance, and housing standards. Proficient in using surveying software and mobile data collection tools. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel across the region required). If you re an experienced surveyor who has carried out stock condition and HHSRS surveys and are looking for a rewarding role with a forward-thinking housing association, we d love to hear from you. To apply: Please apply by submitting your CV and a member of the Braxfield Team will be in touch to discuss the positions in more detail. Stock Condition Surveyor Location: Buckinghamshire Rate/Salary: £300 Ltd umbrella per day Contract Type: Interim
Interim Gas Operations Manager Are you a seasoned Gas Operations Manager with experience in the social housing sector? We re working on an exciting interim opportunity with a highly respected housing provider that needs a strong leader to step in and ensure compliance, performance, and customer satisfaction across their gas operations. The role Manage gas servicing, repairs, and installation across various heating systems. Lead a team of 25+ staff and ensure high-quality service delivery. Deliver compliance, H&S, and performance reports to senior leadership. Oversee contractor performance and budget control across all work streams. Ensure 100% compliance with gas servicing and certification. What you ll bring Minimum 2 years experience managing gas services in a social housing setting. Strong understanding of compliance, legislation, and safety standards. Experience with Gas Safe Registration and acting as Duty Holder. Proven ability to lead teams, manage large budgets, and drive continuous improvement. Recognised H&S qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH or SMSTS). Confident communicator with strong technical and organisational skills. What s On Offer 3-4 month interim role. £400 - £450 umbrella day rate Excellent working environment in a supportive and progressive organisation. Ready to apply? Click below to submit your CV or contact us at (url removed) to find out more.
Aug 26, 2025
Contract
Interim Gas Operations Manager Are you a seasoned Gas Operations Manager with experience in the social housing sector? We re working on an exciting interim opportunity with a highly respected housing provider that needs a strong leader to step in and ensure compliance, performance, and customer satisfaction across their gas operations. The role Manage gas servicing, repairs, and installation across various heating systems. Lead a team of 25+ staff and ensure high-quality service delivery. Deliver compliance, H&S, and performance reports to senior leadership. Oversee contractor performance and budget control across all work streams. Ensure 100% compliance with gas servicing and certification. What you ll bring Minimum 2 years experience managing gas services in a social housing setting. Strong understanding of compliance, legislation, and safety standards. Experience with Gas Safe Registration and acting as Duty Holder. Proven ability to lead teams, manage large budgets, and drive continuous improvement. Recognised H&S qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH or SMSTS). Confident communicator with strong technical and organisational skills. What s On Offer 3-4 month interim role. £400 - £450 umbrella day rate Excellent working environment in a supportive and progressive organisation. Ready to apply? Click below to submit your CV or contact us at (url removed) to find out more.
Our client, a leading Social Housing provider, is looking for a Building Safety Officer to join their expanding team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be part of a team ensuring the organisation fulfils its obligation to be compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Order Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, and any future relevant legislation. Duties will include carrying out regular inspections of communal areas, monitoring fire and building safety and compliance and testing of equipment, reporting back findings and recommendations. You will also lead on tenant communications relating to compliance inspections and support initiatives to improve and maintain compliance. Our client is looking for people with a background in building safety and a good working knowledge of current legislation aswell as excellent IT and communications skills. All applicants must have a full driving licence and access to their own vehicle that they can use for business purposes. Benefits: Competitive Salary £45,850 pa Hybrid working 3-4 days per week either on site or in office bases in North West London Supportive work environment with a commitment to employee well-being If you are a motivated and experienced Building Safety professional we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and if you have the right experience one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the Building Safety Officer role in more detail.
Aug 29, 2024
Full time
Our client, a leading Social Housing provider, is looking for a Building Safety Officer to join their expanding team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be part of a team ensuring the organisation fulfils its obligation to be compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Order Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, and any future relevant legislation. Duties will include carrying out regular inspections of communal areas, monitoring fire and building safety and compliance and testing of equipment, reporting back findings and recommendations. You will also lead on tenant communications relating to compliance inspections and support initiatives to improve and maintain compliance. Our client is looking for people with a background in building safety and a good working knowledge of current legislation aswell as excellent IT and communications skills. All applicants must have a full driving licence and access to their own vehicle that they can use for business purposes. Benefits: Competitive Salary £45,850 pa Hybrid working 3-4 days per week either on site or in office bases in North West London Supportive work environment with a commitment to employee well-being If you are a motivated and experienced Building Safety professional we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and if you have the right experience one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the Building Safety Officer role in more detail.
