Temporary Contract

Job Details

Client: Southern Housing

Service Area: Assets & Sustainability / Asset Compliance

Hours: 35 hours per week

Start Date: 22 May 2026

Duration: 52 weeks

Working Pattern:4 days on site, 1 day working from home

Location

Office / Site Base:

Muriel Matters House

Breeds Place

Hastings

East Sussex

TN34 3UY

Pay

PAYE Rate:£23.29 per hour

Job Overview

Southern Housing is seeking 2 experienced Maintenance Surveyors to provide responsive repairs and void surveying services across its housing stock.

The role will involve managing responsive repairs, assessing building defects, preparing specifications for remedial works, carrying out pre and post inspections, monitoring contractors and ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required standard.

The successful candidate will need strong building surveying experience within a maintenance environment, excellent contractor management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with residents, colleagues, contractors and other stakeholders.

Important – Please Read Carefully

This role requires at least 2 years’ experience as a Building Surveyor in a maintenance environment, including carrying out pre and post inspections.

You must have experience working with contractors using SOR and non-SOR contracts, preparing detailed specifications of work and managing responsive repairs or void works.

Candidates without direct maintenance surveying / responsive repairs / housing property surveying experience are unlikely to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage responsive repairs and take corrective action where required
• Analyse and assess building defects
• Prepare remedial proposals and specifications for repair works
• Ensure specifications meet current legislative standards
• Obtain quotations and estimates in line with procurement procedures
• Monitor contractor and consultant performance
• Carry out post-inspection and quality control checks
• Pursue remedial action where works are not completed satisfactorily
• Carry out health and safety spot checks on contractors
• Ensure contractors follow risk assessments and method statements
• Manage complaints through the complaints process and provide written responses
• Act as lead officer for responsive repairs and void works
• Maintain accurate records of progress, variations, snagging and health and safety records
• Update systems including Orchard, APEX and CRM/CD
• Provide technical construction and building advice to colleagues
• Support desktop reviews of drawings and specifications for new developments
• Be available for out-of-hours cover when required on the agreed rota

Essential Experience & Skills

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Building Surveyor in a maintenance environment
• Experience carrying out pre and post inspections
• Experience working with contractors using SOR and non-SOR contracts
• Ability to produce detailed specifications of work
• Strong knowledge of building defects and remedial repairs
• Good knowledge of building regulations, health and safety legislation, standards and materials
• Knowledge of procurement law and different forms of contract
• Strong contract management skills
• Ability to monitor budgets and ensure value for money
• Good IT skills, including mobile technology, Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to produce reports for different audiences
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Organised, methodical and detail-focused approach

Desirable

• Membership of RICS, CIOB or similar professional body
• Experience working with a direct labour force and contractors

Additional Information

Interviews will be held online.

Link will be sent once selected.

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