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Technical Surveyor

Job details
Posting date: 17 September 2025
Salary: £25 to £32 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 September 2025
Location: Lewisham, London, SE136RB
Company: Daniel Owen Ltd
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 027_1758096938

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Summary

Technical Surveyor - Social Housing (Repairs & Adaptations)


Location: South East London


Rate: £25 PAYE / £32 Umbrella


Contract Type: Temporary

The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Technical Surveyor to join a local authority housing team in the South East on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in repairs and property adaptations to take ownership of technical inspections, case management, and contractor oversight.

The successful candidate will work across a varied housing portfolio, ensuring homes are maintained to high standards while delivering vital adaptation works to meet residents' needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out inspections of social housing properties to diagnose defects and specify appropriate repairs

  • Assess, design, and oversee adaptation works including disabled facilities and specialist modifications

  • Prepare detailed schedules of work, specifications, and technical reports

  • Supervise contractors and operatives, ensuring works are delivered on time, to budget, and in line with compliance standards

  • Provide technical advice on building pathology, repairs, and adaptations

  • Liaise with residents, contractors, and key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and customer satisfaction

  • Ensure all works comply with housing legislation, building regulations, and health & safety requirements

  • Support the delivery of both responsive repairs and planned adaptation projects

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Technical Surveyor within social housing - essential

  • Strong track record in repairs and adaptations projects

  • Excellent knowledge of housing condition, building pathology, and property compliance

  • Experience producing schedules of work and managing contractors

  • Strong reporting, organisational, and communication skills

  • Full UK driving licence preferred

What's on Offer

  • £25 per hour PAYE / £32 Umbrella

  • Temporary contract based in the South East

  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on residents' homes and wellbeing

  • A supportive, collaborative working environment

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Technical Surveyor with a background in social housing repairs and adaptations to step into a rewarding temporary role in the South East. If you're looking to make a difference while working on essential housing projects, we'd love to hear from you.

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