Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor

GreenSquareAccord; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing services provider in Birmingham seeks an experienced Repair and Maintenance Surveyor to improve living conditions for residents. You will manage repairs, conduct inspections, and ensure high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in building maintenance and knowledge of damp issues. A full UK driving license is required. This is a permanent position with a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working and additional holiday days.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days

Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

24/7 online GP appointments and health support

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building maintenance, surveying, or property management.
• Strong understanding of building pathology, particularly damp and mould.
• Excellent diagnostic, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage contractors and ensure quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare repair specifications and schedules for contractors.
• Diagnose damp and mould problems using diagnostic equipment.
• Carry out inspections of buildings and assess condition.

Skills

Building maintenance

Surveying

Strong communication skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Education

Experience in social housing

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Job description

Job Title - Repair and Maintenance Surveyor

Location - Birmingham - Field Based

Contract type - Permanent

Working hours - 37 hours

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor with specialist knowledge in damp, mould, and condensation to join our Property Services team.

You will play a key role in improving the condition of our homes and ensuring residents live in safe, healthy, and well-maintained environments.

About the Role

Prepare repair specifications, schedules of work, or job tickets for contractors.

Prioritise and categorise repairs (e.g. emergency, urgent, routine).

Ensure works are carried out to standards, within budget, and on time.

Diagnose damp and mould problems using diagnostic equipment and have a good knowledge of damp and mould causation and remedies.

Carry out inspections of buildings (reactive, planned, or cyclical).

Diagnose building defects and identify required repairs.

Assess the condition of structures, roofs, plumbing, heating, electrical systems, and finishes.

About you

Proven experience in building maintenance, surveying, or property management, ideally within social housing.

Strong understanding of building pathology particularly causes and solutions for damp and mould.

Excellent diagnostic, analytical, and report-writing skills.

Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and health & safety compliance.

Ability to manage contractors and ensure quality standards are met.

Knowledge of the Party Wall Act 1996 (desirable)

Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to engage empathetically with residents.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

About us

We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive.

We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest.

Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home.

We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.

Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them.

We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.

The GSA Way

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.

A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.

Our five core commitments are:

• We believe our customer is everything
• We are one team
• We are supportive and caring
• We are business-minded for social purpose
• We are curious and ambitious.

You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.

In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes.

• Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams
• 25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days
• One day off for your birthday
• Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions
• We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support.
• Access to Blue Light discount card membership
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Eligible for occupational sick pay

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All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.

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