Surveyor - Commercial Property Risk

Local Council

Job Title: Repairs Surveyor

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Ongoing Temporary Contract

91 PAYE

About the Role: Our local authority client is seeking an experienced Repairs Surveyor to join their Housing and Property team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-quality, responsive repairs service across the Council’s housing and property portfolio—including approximately 10,500 tenanted homes, 3,000 garages, and 700 corporate/commercial properties.
The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic service delivery team, managing day-to-day repairs, conducting inspections, and ensuring all work meets legal, safety, and quality standards.

Manage and inspect responsive repairs across domestic and commercial buildings.
Undertake property surveys and diagnose building faults.
Support neighbourhood officers with complex technical cases and legal disrepair claims.
Liaise with contractors, ensuring specifications and health and safety standards are met.
Monitor gas servicing, health and safety compliance, and contractor performance.
Survey and specify insurance-related repair works (e.g. fire, vandalism, flood).
Contribute to statutory and cyclical testing programs (e.g. gas, electric, asbestos).
Provide technical support on building services and manage risk assessments.
Minimum 2 years of experience in building surveying or inspections.
Knowledge of construction methods, fault diagnosis, and remedial solutions.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and capable of updating repair records.
HNC or equivalent qualification in a construction-related field.
Full UK driving licence required.
Disrepair survey experience
Familiarity with housing maintenance in a local government setting