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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.