Maintenance Surveyor

Your new company
An established and growing property-focused organisation is seeking a proactive Maintenance Surveyor to join its property team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property professional to take ownership of maintenance activities across a diverse commercial property portfolio, ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant, and well maintained.
Your new role
Working closely with tenants, contractors, and internal stakeholders, you'll coordinate both planned and reactive maintenance programmes, oversee contractor performance, and support property improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for maintenance-related matters across the property portfolio.
• Coordinate and manage reactive maintenance works, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
• Develop, organise, and monitor planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Conduct site inspections, property surveys, and post-inspections of completed works.
• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money.
• Obtain quotations, specialist reports, and technical advice where required.
• Prepare budget estimates for repairs, replacements, and renewal projects.
• Monitor expenditure and support budget management activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, compliance, and financial records.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation and property regulations.
• Build strong relationships with tenants, contractors, and key stakeholders through effective communication and reporting.

What you'll need to succeed
Essential Experience & Skills:

• Knowledge of building maintenance and property surveying.
• Experience managing contractors and monitoring service delivery.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Budget monitoring and cost control experience.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Customer-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Professional surveying qualification, or working towards one.
• Commercial property maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of landlord and tenant responsibilities.
• IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience with CAFM or property management systems.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements and building services.
• Experience managing service charge projects or property improvement works.

Personal AttributesWe're keen to speak with individuals who are:

• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Professional, dependable, and highly organised.
• Solutions-focused with a practical approach to problem solving.
• Strong relationship builders and confident communicators.
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to perform under pressure.
• Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement.

What you'll get in return
This role offers the opportunity to work across a varied property portfolio within a supportive and collaborative environment. You'll play a key role in maintaining asset quality, driving service excellence, and contributing to the ongoing success of a respected organisation.

• Competitive salary - £45,000
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension
• 31 Days Holidays (Including Bank Holidays)
• Exposure to strategic property investment and portfolio growth initiatives.
• Career progression within a growing and ambitious organisation.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.

What you need to do now
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