Job Description
Interim Maintenance, Voids & Stock Condition Surveyor
East London | 3-Month Rolling Contract | Full-Time | Immediate Start, 33 Umbrella
A public sector organisation in East London is seeking an experienced Maintenance, Voids & Stock Condition Surveyor to join its high-performing housing team on a 3-month rolling contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong technical expertise in repairs, voids, disrepair, compliance, and asset management to support the delivery of high-quality housing services and improved resident outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out inspections relating to repairs, disrepair, void properties, damp and mould, and structural defects.
- Diagnose building defects and specify appropriate remedial works.
- Undertake post-inspections to ensure works are completed to the required quality standards and provide value for money.
- Manage repair and void projects from initial assessment through to completion, overseeing contractor performance and delivery.
- Ensure compliance with housing legislation, statutory regulations, and safety requirements.
- Conduct Stock Condition Surveys, HHSRS assessments, and EPC inspections to support long-term asset management planning.
- Monitor budgets and project costs, ensuring effective financial management and minimising overspend.
- Engage directly with residents, providing a customer-focused service and managing cases through to resolution.
- Maintain accurate survey and asset data to support investment planning and sustainability objectives.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience within social housing repairs, maintenance, voids, disrepair, or asset management.
- Strong knowledge of building construction, defect diagnosis, and housing maintenance practices.
- Experience managing contractors and supervising housing-related works.
- Good understanding of housing compliance requirements, including:
- Decent Homes Standard
- Awaab''s Law
- HHSRS
- Asbestos Regulations
- Fire, Gas and Electrical Safety
- Building Regulations
- Experience undertaking Stock Condition Surveys and property inspections.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong report writing and record-keeping abilities.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.
Location & Working Arrangements
- Based in East London.
- Full-time position.
- Regular site visits required across the borough.
- Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension.
Apply
If you have experience delivering repairs, voids, disrepair, and stock condition surveying services within a social housing environment and are looking for your next interim opportunity, we''d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and availability.
Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract
Location: East London
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Competitive day rate, dependent on experience.
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