Repairs Surveyor – Basildon District Council

Repairs Surveyor – Basildon District Council

Temporary, Full Time

Location: Basildon

Closing Date: 7th November 2025

Up to £300.00 per day umbrella

About the Role

Essex County Council (ECC) is recruiting two Repairs Surveyors on an initial 6‑month temporary basis, based in the office 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out pre‑inspection of repairs to tenanted/void and leasehold properties within defined timescales, set targets, schedule repairs and raise orders.
• Monitor repairs in tenanted/void and leasehold properties, liaising with contractors as necessary.
• Post‑inspect completed repairs to ensure work meets required standard and authorise charges/variations.
• Undertake technical surveys to identify and diagnose complex repairs, specify materials, obtain suitable contractors, and manage projects/programmes for prolonged periods.
• Conduct 100% post inspections of works completed for exclusions by partnering contractors monthly, ensuring correct quality and standard.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in the building maintenance industry, inspection of domestic property, and remedy of maintenance problems.
• Experience of monitoring programmes and budgets.
• Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations, and HHSRS.
• Ability to make prompt, clear decisions involving tough choices or risks.
• Responsibility for actions, projects and people.
• Experience in developing and sustaining effective working relationships and communications, both internal and external, with ability to explain complex information verbally and in writing to tenants, council officers/managers at all levels.

What You Should Do Next

If you are interested, please apply via the Working for Essex website.

For queries, email louise.butler@essex.gov.uk.