Surveyor - Repairs and Defects

Surveyor – Repairs & Defects

£45,372 – £47,760 + Car Allowance
Full time | Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
Peterborough | Field-based with remote & office working

Let’s be honest — if you’re a Project Surveyor, you don’t get out of bed excited about “generic asset roles”.

But… if you do get a strange sense of satisfaction from diagnosing defects properly, fixing the root cause (not just the symptom), and leaving homes in a better state than you found them — keep reading.

This is a proper hands-on role. One where you’re trusted to make decisions, manage repairs end-to-end, and deal with real issues affecting real people. No ivory tower surveying. No endless sign-offs. Just solid, meaningful work.

What you’ll actually be doing (aka: the good stuff)

You’ll be the go-to person for repairs and defects — the one who figures out what’s really going on and how to fix it sensibly and safely.

That includes:

• Diagnosing property defects and carrying out detailed inspections

• Specifying cost-effective, common-sense remedial works

• Managing live repair cases from first visit to final sign-off

• Working closely with contractors and internal teams to keep standards high

• Making sure all works meet health & safety legislation and building regs (properly, not loosely)

• Producing clear repair scopes, work orders and cost controls

• Tackling more complex issues like damp, mould, structural defects and disrepair claims

• Explaining technical issues in plain English to residents and colleagues

• Keeping accurate records, photos and asset data (because future-you will thank you)

• Managing expectations and delivering a genuinely supportive customer experience

• Feeding ideas back to improve the repairs service overall

What we’re looking for (no unicorns required)

You’ll need:

• An HNC in Building Studies (or equivalent)

• Solid experience managing building or repairs projects

• A good working knowledge of construction technology and building regulations

• Confidence diagnosing defects and writing clear technical reports

• The people skills to manage contractors and reassure residents

• A full UK driving licence and access to a suitably insured vehicle

Nice to have (but not essential):

• Degree-level qualification in a construction-related field

• IOSH and/or PRINCE2

• Experience with JCT contracts, CAD or asset management systems

The practical bits (worth knowing)

• A Basic DBS check is required

• The role may involve lone working and working at height

• Some flexibility is needed to respond to emergency situations during office hours

What’s in it for you

• A competitive salary plus car allowance

• A strong pension with enhanced employer contributions and life cover

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (and it grows with service)

• Flexible, family-friendly and carers policies

• Benefits platform with cashback, vouchers and gift cards

• Health and wellbeing support including 24-hour DoctorLine, EAP, and help with optical and dental costs (after probation)

Final word

This is a role for a Surveyor who wants to do the job properly, be trusted to use their judgement, and see the impact of their work every day.

If that sounds like you, apply sooner rather than later — roles like this tend to move quickly and may close early.