Maintenance Surveyor

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Maintenance Surveyor on behalf of a Housing Association based in West Sussex to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused repairs and maintenance service. The rate of pay will be £40ph umbrella over a 36-hour working week and will be for a period of 3 months subject to extension. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out pre- and post-inspections, diagnosing and managing responsive repairs, void works and cyclical maintenance, ensuring all works meet our quality, compliance and value-for-money standards. Responsibilities: Deliver a professional surveying service across responsive repairs, disrepair works, major and complex works, FRA, voids and aids and adaptations. Carry out detailed inspections, surveys and technical reports, providing accurate advice and recommendations. Manage insurance claims, including property inspections, decants, and liaison with loss adjusters and insurers. Act as the technical lead during handovers of new developments, ensuring quality control through to the end of defects. Oversee a local budget of approximately £2m, ensuring spend is accurate, compliant, and within targets. Manage legal disrepair cases and Environmental Health Orders, providing detailed reports and ensuring effective resolution. Coordinate void property works to minimise rent loss and ensure properties are re-let to Clarion standards. Maintain strict compliance with all health, safety and environmental legislation, promoting a culture of safety across all activities. Build strong relationships with contractors, internal teams and customers to achieve top-tier customer satisfaction. Keep professional knowledge up to date through ongoing development. Requirements: Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB). Strong technical knowledge of building construction, standards, planning regulations and health & safety legislation. Experience in budget management and contractor performance monitoring. Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a wide range of stakeholders. Ability to produce clear, accurate technical reports and manage competing priorities. Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance (Level 3) or equivalent