The role We are looking for a Maintenance Surveyor to join our Reactive Repairs team here on a 12 month Fixed-Term Contract at Southern Housing The primary function of the Maintenance Surveyor role is to provide a responsive repair service for Southern Housing. You will also ensure that all Southern Housing owned and managed properties are maintained to the highest possible standards and that all statutory and regulatory requirements are met and ensure staff, residents, leaseholders, managing agencies and property owners are provided with a high standard of service. The role is to be based at our Watch Oak office in Battle, with regular visits to sites and the ability to work from home, as agreed with your line manager. What you'll need Experience as a building surveyor in a maintenance environment carrying out pre and post inspections. Knowledge of relevant and current codes of practice, building regulations, health and safety legislation, standards, and materials. Knowledge of construction and design and construction related defects and how to avoid them. Knowledge of procurement law and different forms of contract Knowledge of contract management Ability to use the appropriate IT tools to produce reports, documents, emails, including using Excel and Word to compile reports for different audiences In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications. Closing Date: Thursday 12th December 2024 at 23:59 About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their ownWe also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare & dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy & sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy & career development Flexible working Inclusion & Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.