Interim Social Housing Surveyor
Posted 2 days ago by Vivid Resourcing Ltd
£28 Per hour
Outside
Onsite
Yorkshire and the Humber
Summary: The Interim Social Housing Surveyor role involves providing absence cover for a leading housing association in Leeds, focusing on responsive repairs inspections and contractor liaison. The position requires a site-based operational approach to ensure high-quality service delivery across various locations. The contract is guaranteed for 8 weeks with potential for extension, emphasizing flexibility and a busy inspection schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carrying out day-to-day responsive repairs inspections
- Conducting pre- and post-inspections, including damp and mould cases
- Completing mutual exchange inspections
- Undertaking joint inspections with housing teams and contractors
- Liaising with contractors to ensure quality and timely completion of works
- Completing inspection reports and documentation accurately and promptly
- Supporting housing and resolution teams with technical advice
- Delivering excellent customer service during home visits
Key Skills:
- Proven experience working as a Surveyor within social housing
- Strong knowledge of repairs, maintenance, and Schedule of Rates (SORs)
- Experience working closely with repairs contractors and housing teams
- Ability to manage a busy inspection schedule and work independently
- Strong administrative and reporting skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally
Salary (Rate): £28/hour
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Interim Social Housing Surveyor – Absence Cover (8 Week Contract)
We are currently working with a leading housing association in Leeds seeking an experienced Social Housing Surveyor to provide interim absence cover, supporting day-to-day repairs and maintenance across its housing stock in Leeds, Wakefield, Harrogate and Ripon.
This is a site-based, operational role focused on responsive repairs inspections, contractor liaison, and ensuring high-quality service delivery to residents.
Contract Details
- Interim contract – Guaranteed 8 weeks, with potential extension
- Monday to Friday – Flexible working between 08:00–18:00
- Site-based role covering Leeds and surrounding areas (travel required)
- Up to 8 inspections per day
- Tablet-based reporting and administration
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out day-to-day responsive repairs inspections
- Conducting pre- and post-inspections, including damp and mould cases
- Completing mutual exchange inspections
- Undertaking joint inspections with housing teams and contractors
- Liaising with contractors to ensure quality and timely completion of works
- Completing inspection reports and documentation accurately and promptly
- Supporting housing and resolution teams with technical advice
- Delivering excellent customer service during home visits
Requirements
- Proven experience working as a Surveyor within social housing
- Strong knowledge of repairs, maintenance, and Schedule of Rates (SORs)
- Experience working closely with repairs contractors and housing teams
- Ability to manage a busy inspection schedule and work independently
- Strong administrative and reporting skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally
This role would suit:
- Social Housing Surveyors
- Repairs Surveyors
- Maintenance Surveyors
- Building Surveyors with social housing experience
- Asset or Voids Surveyors with responsive repairs experience
Apply Now
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Surveyor available at short notice who enjoys a hands-on, site-based role within social housing.
To apply, please submit your CV along with your availability and day rate expectations.