Technical Surveyor - Property Repairs
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Salary£42k – £49k
LocationBasingstoke
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedNov 6, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live1d ago
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Educated to degree level or vocational qualification in relevant construction related discipline
Strong knowledge around the cause of damp and mould and HHSRS especially in respect of Awaab's Law legislation
Up to date knowledge and awareness of technical, statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements, standards, and best practice in relation to delivery of a maintenance service
Ability to prepare and interpret specifications schedules of work using bespoke or National/published Schedule's of Rates/Works
Ability to plan, track and forecast safe delivery of customer focused services, works and expenditure within agreed timescales and budgets
Ability to operate with commercial acumen
Knowledge of relevant health, safety and environmental legislation with focus on compliance within all activities undertaken
Proficient use of IT Systems including Microsoft office suite with Intermediate Excel skills
There will be some travel involved with this role so you should be happy to travel, have access to a car and a full UK driving licence
Basic DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate
Skills
Microsoft Office
Excel
Benefits
Health insurance
Pension
Life insurance
Dental insurance
Gym membership
Paid volunteering days
Wellbeing days
Salary:
£42,000.00 - £49,000.00 Per year
About the company
Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people’s lives, and you’ll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.
We are now the 6th largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 82,000 homes and over 210,000 customers across London and the South.
About the role
We have an excitingopportunity for a Technical Surveyor to join our Property Services Team in our North Hampshire locality.
The role:
Reporting into the Operations Manager, you’ll be responsible for providing a comprehensive technical surveying service, with a focus on effective delivery of maintenance services.
The role will investigate and provide advice on the resolution of complex maintenance issues such as building disrepair, structural failure, and defect analysis, raised either internally or by our customers.
You’ll own the day to day technical advice on design, construction, maintenance, and repair to internal and external stakeholders, inhouse delivery teams and external contractors.
You’ll also be responsible for:
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Inspecting properties, diagnosing the causes of damp, mould and condensation issues, and recommending effective remedial solutions
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Preparing reports, specifications, drawings and contract documents for a range of repair and maintenance construction activity, to include working drawings and detailed cost estimates
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Ensuring works are completed safely, to the required standard and specification, in the most effective and efficient manner and to a high level of customer satisfaction
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Managing contracts for maintenance works - monitoring performance by site visits, liaising and negotiating with contractors, external consultants, and other
professionals to ensure contracts are delivered to time, cost constraints, according to CDM requirements and to quality standards.
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Maintaining high quality data within the property systems
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Ensuring a detailed local knowledge of customer, asset and investment needs across your locality
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Developing own capability through continual personal and professional development to ensure knowledge is kept up to date
What you’ll need:
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Educated to degree level or vocational qualification in relevant construction related discipline
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Strong knowledge around the cause of damp and mould and HHSRS especially in respect of Awaab’s Law legislation
•
Up to date knowledge and awareness of technical, statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements, standards, and best practice in relation to delivery of a maintenance service
•
Ability to prepare and interpret specifications schedules of work using bespoke or National/published Schedule’s of Rates/Works.
•
Ability to plan, track and forecast safe delivery of customer focused services, works and expenditure within agreed timescales and budgets
•
Ability to operate with commercial acumen
•
Knowledge of relevant health, safety and environmental legislation with focus on compliance within all activities undertaken
•
Proficient use of IT Systems including Microsoft office suite with Intermediate Excel skills
There will be some travel involved with this role so you should be happy to travel, have access to a car and a full UK driving licence.
Job Description
We have some great benefits at SNG, including:
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25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
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Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
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3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
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Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
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Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
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Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
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Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.
Hiring process
Please note a Basic DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.