Senior Repairs Surveyor – Temporary Full‑Time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Repairs Surveyor to join a housing maintenance team on a temporary full‑time basis in Taunton. The role focuses on leading disrepair investigations, conducting detailed building condition surveys, and ensuring high‑quality remedial works for tenants.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on disrepair cases and carry out comprehensive housing condition inspections.
• Undertake building pathology surveys, diagnosing defects such as damp and mould.
• Prepare schedules of works, specifications, and technical reports for remedial projects.
• Manage specialist contractors and provide technical advice on repair solutions.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, statutory requirements, and housing standards.
• Support the delivery of high‑quality repairs and maintenance services to tenants.

Required profile

• Proven experience in leading disrepair investigations and housing inspections.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology, damp and mould assessment.
• Ability to produce detailed schedules, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience managing specialist contractors and coordinating remedial works.
• Familiarity with UK building regulations and housing standards.

Required skills

• Building pathology surveying
• Damp and mould diagnosis
• Preparation of schedules of works and specifications
• Technical report writing
• Management of specialist contractors
• Knowledge of building regulations and housing standards

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate (£254.68‑£350)
• Temporary full‑time contract with potential for extension
• Opportunity to work on diverse repair projects within a supportive team