MMP Consultancy is seeking a Maintenance & Repairs Officer / Maintenance Surveyor to join a Local Authority based in Surrey, working within their Social Housing team. This is a 6-month contract subject to extension with a 37-hour working week on -40ph umbrella inside of IR35. Flexible working is available.

Working as part of a team responsible for ensuring our homes are safe, compliant and affordable, the successful candidate will carry out a wide range of duties - from inspecting repair works to coordinating contractors, and helping the client maintain and improve their housing assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect, allocate, and supervise repairs - both in-house and via contractors
• Undertake pre, in-progress, post, and void inspections, determining effective solutions and authorising completed works
• Work with colleagues to manage tenancy breaches and maintain estate environments
• Liaise with contractors and internal teams to ensure works are coordinated and efficient
• Support performance monitoring and implement improvements where needed
• Participate in out-of-hours standby rota (if required)
• Carry out health and safety inspections, including asbestos and other compliance checks
• Promote best practice and customer satisfaction throughout the service

Requirements:

• Has strong experience in building maintenance, property inspections, and managing repairs
• Understands building construction, defects, and cost-effective solutions
• Is confident liaising with tenants, contractors and colleagues to ensure a seamless service
• Has excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Is committed to providing excellent customer care and delivering services to a high standard
• Sound working knowledge of housing maintenance and building standards
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and maintenance ordering systems
• Ability to travel within the borough (Essential Car User - full UK driving licence required)
• Willingness to participate in emergency planning and election duties as required
• HNC/HND in Building Construction or equivalent NVQ
• Experience of working with Schedule of Rates, Keystone, or similar asset systems
• Understanding of vulnerable tenants'' needs
• Experience in managing small works programmes or DLOs