Technical Surveyor – Property Repairs

SNG (Sovereign Network Group)

Technical Surveyor delivering property repairs and maintenance for SNG, an affordable housing provider. Investigating defects, specifying remedial works, and managing contractors in Southampton.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeSouthampton • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £42,000 - £49,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical surveying and maintenance services, with a strong focus on compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation. Proficient in preparing specifications, managing contracts, and delivering customer-focused solutions within budget and timescales.

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Technical SurveyingDamp And Mould AnalysisHHSRS KnowledgeContract ManagementSpecification Preparation

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Hard Skills

Building InspectionDefect AnalysisCost EstimationSpecification InterpretationProject Planning

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationNegotiationCustomer Satisfaction Focus

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Full UK Driving LicenceBasic DBS Check

Industry Keywords

ConstructionMaintenance ServicesHealth And Safety LegislationAwaab's LawRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide a comprehensive technical surveying service focused on effective delivery of maintenance services
Investigate and advise on complex maintenance issues including building disrepair, structural failure, and defect analysis
Provide day-to-day technical advice on design, construction, maintenance, and repair to stakeholders, delivery teams, and contractors
Inspect properties, diagnose damp, mould and condensation issues, and recommend remedial solutions
Prepare reports, specifications, drawings, contract documents, working drawings, and detailed cost estimates
Ensure works are completed safely, to required standards and specifications, within efficient delivery and customer satisfaction expectations
Manage maintenance contracts through site visits, performance monitoring, and liaison and negotiation with contractors and consultants
Maintain high-quality data within property systems
Maintain detailed local knowledge of customer, asset, and investment needs
Develop capability through continual personal and professional development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to degree level or vocational qualification in a relevant construction-related discipline
Strong knowledge of the causes of damp and mould and HHSRS, especially regarding Awaab's Law legislation
Up-to-date knowledge of technical, statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements, standards, and best practice for maintenance services
Ability to prepare and interpret specifications and schedules of work using bespoke or National/published Schedules of Rates/Works
Ability to plan, track, and forecast safe delivery of customer-focused services, works, and expenditure within agreed timescales and budgets
Commercial acumen
Knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation, with focus on compliance
Proficient use of IT systems including Microsoft Office suite, with intermediate Excel skills
Willingness to travel
Access to a car
Full UK driving licence
Successful candidate subject to a Basic DBS check

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
Generous matched pension scheme up to 12%
Life cover at 4x salary
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships
Access to a 24/7 virtual GP service