Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

About the role

We have a new opportunity for a Repairs Surveyor to join the Guinness Property team. As a Repairs Surveyor, you will conduct property surveys and inspections, overseeing subcontracted repairs to ensure they meet Guinness standards and timelines. This field-based role involves traveling across Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Chelmsford and the surrounding areas.


Reporting to the Complex Repairs Manager, you will perform surveys, including Damp, Mould, and Condensation inspections. You will diagnose complex faults, inspect works, and support Guinness Property to ensure high-quality repairs are delivered on budget, on time, safely, and to a high standard. You will also maintain customer satisfaction KPIs and ensure value for money through effective procurement and management of repairs.

What we're looking for

We are a customer-focused organisation, valuing both our actions and approach. As an experienced and knowledgeable Repairs Surveyor, you will possess excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently to assess and enhance property standards. You will also be able to demonstrate the below essential skills and experience:

Excellent level of knowledge of building construction standards and legislation, and an ability to diagnose and specify remedies to building defects. Experience in undertaking assessments in line with the Housing Health & Safety Rating System. Understanding of responsive repairs, voids work and planned and cyclical repairs requirements. Ability to be proactive and work on own initiative, with limited supervision. Experience in managing contractors. Excellent standards of customer care and the ability to deliver accurate and clear communications in writing, face-to-face, or by telephone. Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, housing, and property management systems. Ability to plan, organise and prioritise a heavy workload, whilst working on a mobile basis, keeping excellent records. Full Driving Licence.

Essential Qualifications:

Educated to Level 4 (HNC in Surveying or Construction & Built Environment or equivalent) or higher. Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable Qualifications:

Level 4 VRQ Certificate in Managing Damp, Mould, and Customer Care in Housing. RICS (Building Surveying) or MCIOB membership.

What we can offer you

Salary 45,818 per annum full time, 39 hours per week Monday to Friday. Company vehicle - for work use only 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy and sell 5 days. A generous contributory pension of up to 9% matching contributions Life Assurance 3 x salary Health care cashback plan Ongoing learning & career development opportunities Payment toward professional subscriptions Discounts portal to save money on various products and services.

How do I apply?

If you're interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, we would love to hear from you! The first step is hitting the 'apply' button and submitting your application online by uploading your CV.



If you're interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the role profile.


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ABOUT US


The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Guinness Property, our in-house maintenance service, delivers repairs to 55,000 of our homes. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure our customers' homes are safe and maintained to a high standard.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.



Job Identification
12376
Job Category
Repairs and Maintenance
Posting Date
06/27/2025, 04:40 AM
Apply Before
07/08/2025, 05:59 PM
Locations
Milton Keynes - Silbury Boulevard
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Salary
45,818Recruitment Advisor
Bradley Lewis, 0161 219 7448, bradley.lewis@guinness.org.uk