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Junior Maintenance Surveyor

Join the Housing Team as a Junior Maintenance Surveyor.

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join Certitude as a Junior Maintenance Surveyor as we continue to grow.

Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum (depending on experience / qualifications)

Hours: 37.5 hours

Job Type: Permanent – Full time

Department: Housing

Location: Head Office – Balham

Interview Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026

Benefits

• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme
• 24-hour Employee Assistance
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Eye care voucher
• Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel to work loan, Cycle to work Scheme, Gym Membership & Tech Purchase

About the role

The role of a Junior Maintenance Surveyor is to ensure that all properties that are owned or managed by Certitude are maintained to such a standard that they are fit for purpose , safe and compliant with relevant legislation.

Duties will include:

• To conduct pre- and post-inspection surveys on properties to identify repair needs, damp/mould issues, or structural damage.
• To manage "voids" (empty properties) ensuring they are repaired and prepared for new occupants within strict timelines
• Oversee the performance of contractors and the approved contractors list to ensure contractors carry out repairs and maintenance to a high quality and within budget.
• Liaise with residents (people we support), colleagues, managers, external contractors and suppliers to ensure the delivery of escalated repairs is effectively managed.
• Issuing repair orders to contractors and tracking progress.

About you

To be a Junior Maintenance Surveyor at Certitude, the following are essential:

• HNC/HND or BSc in Building Studies, Building Surveying, or a related construction field.
• Experience in building maintenance, repair diagnosis, or construction.
• Understanding of building pathology, building fabrics, and repair methods.
• Strong diagnostic skills and client management.
• Excellent Intermediate IT skills and able to use programmes such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• An understanding of the construction industry, including trades, materials, processes and safety.

To read more about the role and the full person specification, please click on the link on the left of this advert, titled ‘Job Description and Person Specification’.

About the Organisation

We have a passion for life and make it our mission to support people in living the life they desire, whatever that may be. We care about the people we support and the work we do, and we would love for you to join us at Certitude.

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Do you want to be a Junior Maintenance Surveyor at Certitude? Complete an application form and someone from the Recruitment Team will be in touch! A job description and person specification is attached to this advert. If you have any questions, please email recruitment@certitude.org.uk

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and the support provided and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.

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