Building Repairs Surveyor

Role:Building Repairs Surveyor

Salary:44881 - 56101 per annum plus a Car Allowance of 2411 per annum (salary offered dependent on experience)

Patch area:Essex with hybrid working

Contract:Permanent

Hours:Full time Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Are you passionate about great homes high standards and making a real difference for customers Do you thrive when youre out on site solving problems and ensuring that work is completed safely professionally and to the highest quality If so wed love to welcome you to our team as a Building Repairs Surveyor.

At Moat were committed to creating safe comfortable homes and delivering brilliant customer experiences. Youll play a key role in supporting our Repairs Partnering team and ourAllocations team - helping us keep our homes well-maintained compliant and ready for the future.

What youll be doing:

In this varied and hands-on role youll be at the heart of our property maintenance and repairs service. Your day-to-day will include:

• Carrying out property inspections - including customer dissatisfaction reports damp & mould disrepair cases and stock condition surveys.
• Providing expert technical advice diagnosing building defects and supporting Moat colleagues and customers.
• Overseeing contractor performance auditing work checking compliance reviewing invoices and ensuring repairs are completed to specification on time and on budget.
• Keeping accurate digital records updating our asset management systems and producing clear insightful reports.
• Inspecting fire remedial works and new-build defects to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Providing support to wider areas outside of Essex as and when required
• Working closely with our teams resolving customer enquiries and supporting colleagues with your professional expertise.
• Providing out-of-hours telephone cover on a rota basis.
• And generally being a proactive positive force within the teamhelping us deliver a safe reliable customer-focused repairs service.

For further information please read our job description here:

What youll bring:

Were looking for someone who combines technical skill with great communication and a can-do attitude. Youll ideally have:

• A strong understanding of building pathology construction techniques stock condition surveys FRAs (fire risk assessments) and asbestos reinspection processes.
• A good knowledge of responsive repairs voids major works landlord & tenant legislation and relevant housing legislation.
• Experience working with customers and in occupied buildings.
• Confidence in reviewing contractor work managing invoices and ensuring compliance.
• Working knowledge of building regulations (especially Parts A L M and P).
• Familiarity with party wall regulations disrepair protocol and asset management principles.
• Strong IT skills - including Excel and Word.
• A full driving licence/transport

About us

Moat is a housing association in the South East of England owning and managing over 20000 homes across London Kent Essex and Sussex. Were more than just a housing provider; were a community focused organisation dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of our customers and the neighbourhoods we serve.

As one of the Homes England delivery partners we develop around 600 new homes every year. Our team of over 450 passionate professionals are committed to providing high quality affordable homes and excellent services to our customers.

Our values

Own it:We take responsibility for our actions and deliver on our promises.

Better together: We believe in the power of collaboration to achieve greater outcomes.

Lead by example: We set high standards and inspire others through our commitment to excellence.

Be the change: We embrace innovation and proactively address challenges.

Why join Moat

At Moat we care deeply about our people. Youll be joining an organisation that:

• Values fresh ideas and proactive problem-solving
• Supports your growth with professional development opportunities
• Encourages collaboration and puts customers at the heart of what we do
• Promotes equality diversity and inclusion
• Champions a healthy safe working environment

This is your chance to bring your expertise to a warm and supportive teamwhere your work will have a direct impact on the quality of life for thousands of our customers.

How to apply

If youre excited about a new challenge and want to help us at Moat we want to hear from you! Please visit our website to fill out the online application form by11pm onTuesday 16 June 2026. If wed like to invite you for an interview well reach out via email.

Its really important that you provide as much detail as possible in your application. Were keen to understand your interest in the role and how you meet the requirements so please make full use of the spaces provided to tell us about your experience skills and what makes you a great fit for our team.

If you require anyadditionaladjustments to the recruitment process please email.