Building Surveyor

Interim Building Surveyor – Repairs & Voids Location: BedfordshireWorking: Remote / Home BasedContract: Interim, until 31 March 2027Rate: £300–£325 per day, depending on experienceWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Building Surveyor to join a leading housing provider on an interim basis, supporting the delivery of responsive repairs and voids across its Bedfordshire housing stock.This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with a strong background in social housing, property maintenance and responsive repairs , who is confident managing repair programmes, working with contractors and providing technical advice to ensure homes are maintained to a high standard.The Role Working as part of the Property Services function, you will take responsibility for surveying and overseeing responsive repair and void works , helping to ensure properties are returned to a lettable standard efficiently and that repair issues are identified and resolved appropriately.You will work closely with internal housing and property teams, residents and external contractors, providing technical guidance and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant standards and regulations.Key responsibilities will include:Carrying out inspections and surveys relating to responsive repairs and void propertiesIdentifying building defects and determining appropriate remedial worksProviding technical advice and specifications for repair and maintenance worksOverseeing contractors and monitoring the quality, progress and completion of worksEnsuring void properties are brought back to the required lettable standard within agreed timescalesManaging and resolving complex or recurring repair issuesInvestigating building-related defects and recommending appropriate solutionsMonitoring contractor performance and challenging poor workmanship or delays where requiredEnsuring works are undertaken safely and in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and CDM requirementsSupporting effective cost control and value for money across repair and void worksMaintaining accurate records, reports and property informationWorking collaboratively with housing, repairs, asset management and customer-facing teamsHelping to deliver a high-quality repairs service and positive outcomes for residentsTPBN1_UKTJ