About this role
We are recruiting a Major Works Surveyor for an established social housing provider based in Surrey, supporting their property services and major works team!
As a Major Works Surveyor, you will be responsible for investigating complex property defects, preparing technical specifications and managing remedial works through to completion. You will manage a live caseload of complex repairs while working closely with residents and external contractors.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Major Works Surveyor to join a well-established social housing provider in a permanent role, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
What’s on offer: Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experienceContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Monday to FridayLocation: SurreyPension schemeGenerous annual leave entitlementExcellent benefits packageOpportunities for professional developmentEstablished and supportive organisation Our client is an established social housing provider responsible for managing and maintaining a large portfolio of residential properties. The organisation is committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and an excellent service to residents.
As a Major Works Surveyor, you will manage complex property defects including structural issues, recurring water ingress, roofing and drainage failures. You will take ownership of cases from initial inspection through to completion, ensuring works are properly specified, managed and delivered.
Key responsibilities include: Investigating complex building defects and identifying underlying causesCarrying out property inspections and technical diagnosisPreparing clear specifications for remedial worksManaging contractors from instruction through to completionMonitoring progress, quality, costs, variations and valuationsChallenging poor contractor performance where requiredManaging a live caseload of complex repairsCommunicating with residents throughout disruptive worksMaintaining accurate case records and providing clear progress updatesInspecting completed works and ensuring defects are fully resolved The successful Major Works Surveyor will have: Strong technical diagnosis and specification skillsExperience investigating structural issues, water ingress, roofing and drainage failuresDirect contractor and contract management experienceExperience managing costs, variations and valuationsConfidence challenging poor contractor performanceStrong resident communication and case ownership skillsExperience managing complex repair caseloadsSocial housing, property maintenance or residential surveying experienceRelevant surveying, construction or building qualification is desirableStrong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills This role would suit an experienced Major Works Surveyor with a strong technical background who is confident managing complex defects, contractors and resident cases from start to finish.
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