Repairs Surveyor

A client within the Public Sector based in Wiltshire is currently recruiting for a Repairs Surveyor to join their Housing and Property team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a housing/property environment.

The Role The key purpose of the role is to deliver a high-quality, responsive repairs service across the Council’s housing and property portfolio—including approximately 10,500 tenanted homes, 3,000 garages, and 700 corporate/commercial properties.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Managing and inspecting responsive repairs across domestic and commercial buildings
• Undertaking property surveys and diagnosing building faults
• Raising and managing works orders, including variations and follow-up works
• Supporting neighbourhood officers with technical cases and disrepair claims
• Liaising with contractors, ensuring specifications and H&S standards are met
• Monitoring gas servicing, compliance, and contractor performance
• Surveying and specifying insurance-related repair works (fire, vandalism, flood)

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in building surveying or inspections
• HNC or equivalent qualification in a construction-related field
• A full UK driving licence
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Experience with disrepair surveys, damp, and mould investigations
• Knowledge of construction methods, fault diagnosis, and remedial solutions
• Familiarity with housing maintenance in a local government setting
• Understanding of disrepair law, CDM, and Health & Safety legislation
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £40 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £30 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.