Disrepair Surveyor

Job Title: Surveying Manager
Location: East London
Salary: £54,684 - £57,726 per annum

Purpose
The Surveying Manager leads a team of surveyors and contractors to deliver effective, resident focussed,
value for money building surveying services. This includes stock condition surveys, diagnostic
inspections, complex casework, and resource allocation.
Working with a range of internal and external stakeholders, the Surveying Manager ensures that our clients homes are safe, warm, dry and meet all requirements.
Main duties & responsibilities
Leadership
Lead our clients surveying activities
Develop a high-performing, customer-centric team
Foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement
Promote a safety-first culture: ensure the team act up on health, safety, and wellbeing concerns
Represent the Surveying Team at Estate Boards, Committees, and forums
Service Delivery

Ensure that targets are met and that works are managed to time and budget
Ensure that residents are updated in a timely and courteous way, and that promises are kept
Ensure that surveying activities are compliant with statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements
Lead and manage the:
Delivery of our clients Property MOT (stock condition survey) programme
Delivery of surveys to diagnose defects and determine required remedial action
Specification, ordering, completion, and payment of works
Scrutiny and authorisation of variation orders
Implementation of robust quality control measures including post-inspections
Supervision of contractors on site
Preparation of technical reports, detailed specifications and scheme design drawings
Management of disrepair, environmental health notices, and EPA claims
Management of party wall, right to light, and alteration applications
Investigation and effective resolution of complaints

Job Title: Surveying Manager
Location: East London
Salary: £54,684 - £57,726 per annum

Are you a FRA Project Manager with experience of working in the social housing sector on projects up to £5m with a core focus on Fire Safety related projects? Can you undertake comprehensive programming from overall project planning to detailed task scheduling, from inception to operation? Do you have solid experience in project management and Section 20 processes?

Do you think you've got what it takes to be part of this fast-paced, growing, dynamic company?

What we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Lead Project Manager with knowledge of Part B building regulations to join our Planned Works team on a fixed term contract.

The primary objective of this role is to deliver a fire improvement scheme across 3 residential blocks situated in the London borough of Barking and Dagenham, complying with part B building regulations with an estimated contract value of £3.2m.

You'll be responsible for achieving target contributions by managing contracts in accordance with contract documents and programme, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards.

You'll oversee the delivery of planned and demand-generated adaptation works, ensuring the achievement of client KPIs, including service delivery levels, customer satisfaction, quality, and compliance measures. This includes supervising of sub-contractors to meet and exceed business objectives, ensuring consistent achievement of operational KPIs, and remaining within budget targets.

This a new role for us in a growing team, we're looking for someone who can exceed our client expectations, whilst maximising value for money and adhering to company policies and strategies.

Working Arrangements:

• Working pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Location: East London/ Essex.
• Other: A DBS check, and clean driving licence will be required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dotted line responsibility to team to oversee works.
• Achieve or exceed repair service targets including financial, time, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Undertake comprehensive programming from overall project planning to detailed task scheduling, from inception to operation.
• Implement and oversee risk assessments for all activities, ensuring effective risk control and audit measures.
• Develop and manage structured project planning, including health and safety, execution methods, and quality control.
• Implement variation order procedures to maximise added value and minimise project disruption.
• Identify and address underperforming service areas with action plans to meet performance and financial targets.
• Produce and present high-quality communications and reports to senior management, Councillors, service heads, contractors, and other departments.
• Demonstrate strong commercial understanding, identify key project commercial indicators, and monitor delivery to meet targets and KPIs.
• Set and review organisational and productivity objectives aligned with contracts.
• Ensure application for all necessary licenses, permits, and compliance with planning supervisor requirements.
• Understand and communicate commercial aims of the project and business plan objectives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Membership in a professional organisation (RICS, CIOB, or equivalent preferred).
• Evidence of Construction management qualifications
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
• PRINCE2 Practitioner certification (desirable).
• IOSH Certificate in Managing Safety (desirable).
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management NVQ level 3 or equivalent (desirable)

Experience:

• Proven track record with Part B building regulations on projects valued between £500k and £5m.
• Solid background in project management.
• Up-to-date knowledge of building and health & safety legislation.
• Experience with managing subcontractors.
• Demonstrated success in managing planned works in public services or social housing.
• Proven ability to manage high-value programmes of work using various income recovery approaches (schedules of rates, target prices, open book cost-based partnering) while meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
• Familiarity with Right to Repair legislation and construction health and safety laws.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle as required.
• Experience in Section 20 processes.

Benefits:

In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes: 

Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!

Group Life Assurance

Competitive Salaries

Pension Scheme

Paid Holidays from 21 days

Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance achievable

Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Career development and training

A GREAT TEAM!

Job Title: Building Works Surveyor (Disrepair Surveyor)
Rate: £41.65 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: East London
About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Building Works Surveyor (Disrepair Surveyor) to deliver essential surveying services, addressing disrepair maintenance issues across a diverse property portfolio. The role will involve supporting the Repairs Partnering team to ensure contractors, consultants, and partner agencies deliver high-quality work in compliance with standards, specifications, schedules, and costs.
Key responsibilities include conducting frequent site visits, keeping detailed digital records, and generating comprehensive reports. You'll play a key role in maintaining up-to-date records in the asset management database, ensuring accurate documentation and tracking of disrepair cases.
This role is deeply committed to maintaining a resident-focused approach while managing disrepair issues. You will work closely with the Building Safety Operations and Building Safety Compliance teams to ensure the safety and regulatory compliance of the housing portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:

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  Disrepair Management: Assess and address disrepair maintenance issues across the portfolio.
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  Collaboration: Provide support to the Repairs Partnering team, ensuring compliance with quality standards, specifications, schedules, and costs.
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  Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain detailed digital records and generate reports based on frequent site visits. Ensure the asset management database is kept up to date.
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  Resident Focus: Provide a resident-focused approach to managing disrepair cases and related complaints.
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  Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with Building Safety Operations and Building Safety Compliance teams to ensure housing is safe and compliant with regulatory standards.
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  Advisory Role: Provide expert advice, guidance, and support to colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
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  Complaint Management: Respond to and investigate enquiries and escalated complaints effectively.

Skills & Experience Required:

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  Proven experience as a Building Surveyor or Disrepair Surveyor, ideally within a local authority or housing association setting.
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  A strong understanding of disrepair regulations and compliance standards.
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  Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, authoritative advice and guidance.
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  Experience in maintaining asset management databases and producing detailed reports.
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  A collaborative approach, working effectively with internal teams and external partners.
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  Knowledge of building safety and regulatory compliance is essential.

Job Title: Maintenance Surveyor
Salary: £35.22 Umbrella
Location: Kent

Main purpose of the role Responsible for pre/post-inspection and reports for responsive repairs, void works and cyclical repairs within the relevant area of operation, consulting and engaging with customers, leaseholders and with internal and external stakeholders in the region. Ensure the highest customer standards of delivery are achieved, minimal defects, and a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved. Effectively managing the performance and on site progress of our clients Contractors ensuring that works are delivered on time, to a regional budget of £10m, to quality standards and achieve value for money in line with all relevant statutory regulations and compliance.

Key Accountabilities:
Deliver an effective & efficient Repairs & Maintenance service at an operational level to include 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 & technical reports in accordance with Group practice. Providing accurate technical advice with competent & thorough surveys/post-inspections.
Identifies and manages insurance claims ensuring most economically advantageous outcome for the organisation. To include, property inspections, managing decants, liaising with loss adjusters/insurance team.
Technical lead within the Housing team during the handover of any new developments to ensure quality control through to completion and the end of defects.
Effective and efficiently control budgetary spend of approx. £2m within individual area of operation, ensuring revenue and capital spend are recorded accurately. Review invoices and requests for payment from contractors, challenge and resolve submissions where required.
Deliver and effectively manage legal disrepair claims and Environmental Health Orders in line with group process and provide detailed reports, and manage complex repairs to an agreed outcome to protect Clarion interests. Ensure effective liaison with in-house service provider, M&E contractors and external sub-contractor staff to ensure the delivery of a top quartile service in line with industry standards, schedule of Rates, operational regulatory framework, health & safety (including asbestos) 3
Management and coordination of empty properties to ensure minimal rental loss and maximum return. Carry out major void inspections, ensuring void works are completed to Clarion lettable standard against key performance indicators and providing detailed costing for the Options Appraisal's.
Ensure delivery of all works in line with all compliance requirements and promotion of the organisation's Health & Safety policy and legislation, all personal risk assessments completed/reviewed and relevant action taken to mitigate risk.
Maintaining excellent customer satisfaction by taking ownership and demonstrating proactive collaborative working with repairs providers
Ensure all ongoing professional and personal development is updated.

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Property Surveyor on behalf of a Local Authority based in the East Midlands. This is a temporary position for 3 months subject to extension. The rate of pay is £33ph via an umbrella company over a 37.5 hour working week.

The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting and diagnosing building defects, managing complex repairs, and ensuring excellent service delivery in line with our standards and statutory obligations. This is a field-based role covering the East Midlands with flexibility to work from home or across other sites when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of case works from inspection through to completion, including follow-up correspondence.
• Deliver accurate diagnostics and prescribe effective solutions for a wide range of property issues.
• Liaise with residents, contractors, legal counsel, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of works.
• Conduct technical surveys, produce detailed reports, and provide building pathology expertise across the organisation.
• Support leaseholder works, void specifications, and adaptation requests.
• Review and assess home improvement applications to protect the client's assets.
• Contribute to developing best practices, training colleagues, and improving our property repair standards.
  

What We're Looking For

• Relevant professional qualification in surveying (or demonstrable experience with a path to qualification).
• Experience within social housing or a similar regulatory environment is highly desirable.
• In-depth understanding of building pathology and experience with Disrepair Protocol.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - capable of producing technical reports such as Scott Schedules.
• Confident in managing large or complex projects independently, including health & safety compliance and budget considerations.
• Collaborative team player who is comfortable working alone and travelling across the region.
• Strong diagnostic, investigative, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of property legislation, health and safety, and contract management.
• Experience with insurance claims, leaseholder queries, and risk assessments.
• Proficient in using housing management systems and digital tools for property inspections and reporting.

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Contracts Manager to join a newly established Compliance service within a Local Authority in Hampshire. The rate of pay is £45ph via an umbrella company, with the role falling inside of IR35.

This is a temporary position to last until December 2025, subject to likely extension. The working hours are 9-5 Monday to Friday and will be based across Portsmouth, Havant, Gosport, Fareham and Winchester.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic management of Term Service Contracts for mechanical and electrical repair, servicing, and compliance activities - including overseeing the client's Gas Servicing and Repairs contract across 17,000 dwellings and similar services for corporate assets.

This is a critical leadership role that ensures the client's housing and corporate buildings meet statutory compliance, maintain safety, and deliver value for money through high-quality service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage strategic contracts related to gas servicing and mechanical & electrical repairs.
• Ensure statutory compliance duties are met across HRA and General Fund assets.
• Lead and develop compliance staff and oversee service budgets (c.£10m p/a).
• Procure and manage service contracts in line with Public Procurement Regulations.
• Maintain accurate compliance documentation and ensure its availability.
• Drive service improvements and ensure 100% compliance is continually pursued.
• Support wider council services by advising on M&E compliance matters.
• Respond to out-of-hours escalations as part of the Directorate's rota.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a relevant degree in a building/technical subject and preferably Chartered (or working towards) with RICS, CIBSE or CIOB.
• Has strong technical knowledge in mechanical and electrical compliance areas.
• Possesses experience in managing NEC4 Term Service Contracts and procurement processes.
• Demonstrates robust budget management and performance monitoring skills.
• Has excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Is confident in leading teams, managing change, and communicating at senior levels.
• Has a full UK driving licence and access to a car for site travel.