Maintenance Surveyor | Surrey | £34 per hour umbrella

Rocasa Consulting is looking for a maintenance surveyor to join the Surrey branch of a social housing organisation providing affordable housing to vulnerable people.

Job purpose: To ensure the effective maintenance and management of buildings and property assets through regular inspections, planning, and overseeing of repair and refurbishment work. The Maintenance Surveyor plays a key role in ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant, and in good condition, delivering value for money in all aspects of maintenance and repair.

Pay rate: £34 per hour umbrella

Contract lenght: May 2025 - Nov 2025

Working hours: full time

Location: Leatherhead

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine and ad-hoc building inspections to assess the condition of properties and identify maintenance needs.

• Diagnose building defects and propose cost-effective and practical solutions.

• Prepare detailed reports, schedules of works, and maintenance plans.

• Oversee and manage reactive and planned maintenance works, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery.

• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure work is carried out efficiently.

• Manage budgets for maintenance projects, ensuring adherence to financial controls and procurement procedures.

• Ensure properties meet statutory compliance and health & safety regulations (e.g., fire safety, asbestos, gas safety).

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and ongoing maintenance works.

• Contribute to asset management strategies and lifecycle planning.

• Support sustainability initiatives by recommending energy-efficient and environmentally friendly improvements.

Essential:

• Relevant degree or HND in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related field.

• Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. RICS or CIOB

• Experience in building maintenance and/or surveying.

• Strong knowledge of building pathology, construction methods, and relevant legislation.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Proficiency with IT and property management systems.

Desirable:

• Experience in social housing, commercial property, or facilities management.

• Understanding of contract administration and procurement processes.

• Attention to detail and analytical thinking

• Problem-solving and decision-making

• Project management and organisational skills

• Customer-focused mindset

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team