Maintenance Surveyor

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Surveyor to join the Reactive Repairs team, supporting Southern Housing in delivering a high-quality and responsive void property repair service.

• Location: Sittingbourne (with travel across Kent)
• Rate: £27.00 per hour (Umbrella)
• Start: ASAP

You will play a key role in ensuring Southern Housing's void properties are inspected, repaired, and handed back to the highest standards. Working closely with contractors, you will oversee repairs from pre- to post-inspection, ensuring work is delivered on time, within scope, and in full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and health & safety requirements.

Based primarily in the Sittingbourne office, this role will require regular travel across the Kent region. Hybrid working may be available depending on service needs.

• Carry out detailed pre and post inspections of void properties.
• Manage and monitor contractors to ensure quality, timeliness, and compliance.
• Ensure all works meet statutory, regulatory, and health & safety standards.
• Provide technical expertise on building maintenance, construction defects, and preventative solutions.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports using appropriate IT tools.
• Support the delivery of an efficient and customer-focused Reactive Repairs service.

• Proven experience as a Building or Maintenance Surveyor within a repairs/maintenance environment.
• Strong understanding of building regulations, codes of practice, standards, materials, and H&S legislation.
• Knowledge of construction methodology, common defects, and mitigation approaches.
• Understanding of procurement law, contract types, and contract management.
• Competent IT skills, including report writing in Word and Excel.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.