Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor 

• Location: Barnsley
• Job Type: Full-time, Interim (6 months minimum)
• Hourly Rate: £21.69 per hour PAYE  or £27.01 via Umbrella

Our client is seeking a Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor to provide technical expertise in building maintenance, ensuring high quality and safety standards. This role involves managing both Revenue & Capital workstreams under the guidance of the Senior Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on customer service and a right-first-time approach. 

Day-to-Day of the Role: 

• Conduct technical surveys, produce detailed scopes of work and drawings. 
• Manage contracts and track jobs from initiation to completion, ensuring robust financial control. 
• Collaborate with various service areas to develop and review strategies, policies, specifications, and action plans related to Repairs & Maintenance. 
• Manage stakeholder and contract relationships for daily operations and project completion. 
• Ensure projects are executed to specification, within time scales and budget. 
• Develop and monitor Repair & Maintenance works, ensuring compliance with contractual Key Performance Indicators. 
• Maintain up-to-date computerised records of Housing Stock and manage data for decision-making. 
• Develop communication solutions for customers, staff, and stakeholders, ensuring all enquiries and complaints are addressed promptly. 
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and health & safety obligations. 

Required Skills & Qualifications: 

• Relevant Level 4 qualification (e.g., HNC/NVQ) or extensive experience with a willingness and ability to achieve the qualification. 
• Experience in a similar role within domestic and non-domestic stocks. 
• Ability to diagnose building defects and make technical recommendations. 
• Knowledge of Repairs Maintenance & Building Construction methods in social housing. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. 
• General IT proficiency, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and database applications. 
• Understanding and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. 

Benefits: 

• Competitive hourly rate. 
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on professional development. 
• Flexible working hours to meet service needs. 
• Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.  
• Secure and easy-to-use online timesheet system.  
• Self-service portal for managing holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents.  
• Access to free training, discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.  
• Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.  

To apply for the Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor position, please submit your CV by clicking 'apply now'.