MMP Consultancy is seeking a Maintenance Surveyor to join a Housing Association across the Surrey region on a 3 month rolling contract at -35ph umbrella over a 36 hour working week.

Reporting to the Regional Maintenance Manager or Regional Surveyor, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of responsive repairs, void works and cyclical maintenance across the regional area.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-inspections for repairs and maintenance works, producing accurate technical reports.
• Provide technical advice and oversee disrepair works, major and complex repairs, FRA, voids and adaptations.
• Act as a technical lead for new development handovers, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
• Manage budgets of up to -2m for your area, reviewing contractor performance and challenging invoices where necessary.
• Handle insurance claims, liaising with loss adjusters and managing decants.
• Coordinate empty property refurbishments to meet letting standards and minimise rental loss.
• Ensure legal compliance across all works, including health & safety and environmental regulations.
• Take ownership of complex repairs and legal disrepair claims, protecting the client''s interests.
• Liaise effectively with contractors, consultants, residents, and internal stakeholders to deliver excellent customer satisfaction.

Essential Criteria:

• Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance (Level 3)
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS or CIOB)
• Strong knowledge of building construction, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Experience in managing budgets and contractor performance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team, managing multiple priorities

Desirable:

• Degree-level education in a relevant discipline
• Experience working within Repairs & Maintenance in a housing association or local authority
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits and meetings
• Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional out-of-hours meetings