Repairs and Maintenance Surveyor damp and mould - local authority

Repairs and Maintenance Surveyor

• Contract Type: Full Time, Temp
• Location: Barnsley
• Salary: £19.66 per hour PAYE or up to £27.42 via umbrella

Our client is seeking a Repairs and Maintenance Surveyor to provide technical expertise in building maintenance under the direction of the Repairs & Maintenance Manager and Senior Surveyor. This position is crucial for maintaining quality and safety across Revenue and Capital workstreams and ensuring a customer-focused, right-first-time approach.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conduct technical surveys, produce scopes of work and drawings, and manage contracts to ensure financial control.
• Collaborate with service areas to develop strategies, policies, and action plans.
• Manage stakeholders and contracts for daily operations and project completion, ensuring projects meet specifications, timelines, and budgets.
• Organise and chair meetings with contractors and partners to monitor and review repair and maintenance works, including performance against KPIs.
• Maintain accurate housing stock records and ensure compliance with statutory legislation and housing standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders and update tenant-facing information.
• Conduct Energy Performance Certificate assessments and contribute to achieving EPC C ratings by 2030.
• Deputise for the Senior Surveyor when required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Level 4 qualification (e.g., HNC/NVQ) in a relevant field or extensive experience with willingness to qualify.
• Level 3 Diploma in Domestic Energy Assessment or willingness to achieve.
• Resilient, enthusiastic, and customer-focused attitude with an understanding of social housing regulations and statutory duties.
• Experience in similar roles within domestic/non-domestic housing.
• Ability to diagnose building defects and recommend solutions.
• Knowledge of housing construction and maintenance methods.
• Budgetary awareness and workload prioritisation.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• IT proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook, databases).

Additional Requirements:

• Use of own vehicle to travel across the borough for housing stock surveys.
• Completion of reports and paperwork via provided iPad.
• Liaison with contractors, partners, and customers regarding required works.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Flexibility in working hours and travel.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to significant projects.
• Support for professional development and training.
• Involvement in diverse and challenging workstreams.

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