Maintenance Surveyor

Contract Type: Contract

Location: Islington - No car needed

Hourly Rate: £45 per hour (Umbrella)

We are seeking a Maintenance Surveyor to join a leading social housing provider in London to cover Islington on a temporary basis. This role involves pre/post-inspection and reports for responsive repairs, void works, and cyclical repairs within the relevant area of operation. The successful candidate will consult and engage with customers, leaseholders, and both internal and external stakeholders in the region, ensuring the highest standards of delivery, minimal defects, and high customer satisfaction.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Deliver an effective and efficient Repairs & Maintenance service at an operational level including a regionally based professional surveying service, disrepair works, Major/Complex Works, FRA, responsive repairs, voids, and aids and adaptations.
• Prepare and carry out diagnostic inspections, surveys, and technical reports in accordance with Group practice, providing accurate technical advice.
• Manage insurance claims, property inspections, and liaise with loss adjusters/insurance team to ensure economically advantageous outcomes.
• Serve as the technical lead within the Housing team during the handover of new developments to ensure quality control through to completion.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance Level 3.
• Extensive knowledge of the Social Housing Sector and its regulations.
• Demonstrable knowledge of building construction, standards, planning regulations, and health & safety legislation relevant to asset management.
• Skilled in financial management and controls within a contractor management and day-to-day repairs delivery context.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively liaising with various stakeholders.

To apply for this Maintenance Surveyor position, please submit your CV to