Portfolio Repairs Surveyor

Job Title: Portfolio Repairs SurveyorLocation: Sutton, LondonSalary: £60-£65 P/HContract Type: Contract

We're looking for an experienced Portfolio Repairs Surveyor to join our team and play a key role in maintaining, improving, and managing our housing portfolio. You'll be responsible for carrying out property inspections, diagnosing defects, managing contractors, and ensuring works are delivered to a high standard, on time, and within budget. This is a varied role where you'll balance technical knowledge with a strong customer focus, helping us deliver safe, high-quality homes for our residents.

• Carry out property inspections and diagnose common property defects.
• Prepare basic construction drawings and draft specifications.
• Manage and supervise contractors, ensuring work is completed to required standards.
• Oversee planned maintenance programmes and void property turnaround works.
• Monitor budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery of services.
• Apply knowledge of materials, trades, and construction methods in daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, statutory requirements, and best practice.
• Support leasehold service charge processes, including consultation requirements (Section 20).
• Apply HHSRS guidance in property assessments.
• Proactively manage risks across a range of environments.
• Deliver excellent customer service, valuing diversity and promoting a customer-first approach.

• Strong knowledge of repairs, maintenance, and schedule of rates.
• Understanding of both traditional and modern construction practices.
• Experience in property maintenance within housing, including contractor management.
• Background in delivering planned and responsive maintenance programmes.
• Experience managing budgets and working to tight deadlines.
• Ability to influence, challenge, and resolve technical and people issues effectively.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced, busy team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills.
• Experience working with a social housing provider.
• Higher level technical qualification (e.g. HND/C) in Building Surveying or a relevant subject OR Equivalent industry experience.

How to Apply:If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Portfolio Repairs Surveyor, and want to make a real impact in housing repairs and maintenance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!