Repairs Surveyor NEW

City, Birmingham
Reed Specialist Recruitment

Reactive Works Surveyor

Location: Birmingham – Hybrid working

Salary = 40-45,000 per annum + car allowance (approx 1200 per annum)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone with an electrical skillset to join a to join a well-established public sector organisation as a Reactive Works Surveyor.

This role would suit someone with an electrical background-either an experienced Electrician or Electrical Engineer looking to move off the tools, or a Surveyor with strong electrical expertise-who is keen to develop their career in surveying within a supportive, well-structured environment.

This organisation is making significant investment into its estate and facilities management function.

This role is initially a 12 month fixed term contract however this department is being invested in so this could extended or made permanent.

You’ll be joining a team led by an extremely friendly, approachable and supportive manager, in an organisation that genuinely values development, learning and progression.

The Role

As Reactive Works Surveyor, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering low-value reactive and planned maintenance works across a diverse property portfolio, including operational buildings and residential accommodation.

You will play a key role in ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant, and fully operational, responding quickly to urgent issues while maintaining a proactive approach to asset care.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and control low-value repairs and maintenance works under the guidance of senior surveyors
• Rapidly assess and respond to reactive repair requests, minimising disruption to operations
• Carry out site inspections, scope works, prepare specifications and obtain competitive quotations
• Manage contractors on site, including quality control, defect identification and financial management
• Support procurement and administration of minor works tenders via the EU Supply portal
• Ensure statutory compliance across gas, electrical, water, lifts and other building services
• Maintain and update asbestos registers, ensuring compliance with Asbestos Regulations
• Support condition surveys and investigate building defects, recommending appropriate solutions
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors and end users to deliver a customer-focused service
• Assist with financial administration, including orders, invoices and valuations
• Promote health & safety, equality and diversity across all activities

About You

You will be a practically-minded professional, comfortable working independently, making decisions, and managing multiple priorities.

Essential:

• Electrically biased background (surveying or trade)
• Knowledge of electrical services and technical drawings
• Experience in preparing specifications, cost estimates and managing contractors would be ideal
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle

Why Apply?

• Extremely supportive and approachable management
• Significant investment into estates and facilities management
• Excellent role for career development and skills growth
• Opportunity to transition from the tools into a professional surveying role
• Access to an outstanding public sector pension scheme
• Stable, values-driven organisation with long-term career prospects