Braxfield Recruitment Limited

Exciting opportunity for 2x interim maintenance surveyors to join a leading London based housing association to carry out inspections to properties across the London boroughs. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in responsive repairs, voids management, and damp & mould investigations, and be confident managing contractors to achieve excellent outcomes for residents. Key Responsibilities Inspect and diagnose property defects, with a particular focus on damp and mould cases. Prepare detailed specifications, manage contractors and oversee works from instruction to completion. Manage responsive repairs and void property works, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. Undertake quality audits and technical inspections to ensure contractor performance and compliance. Support the Technical Manager and Senior Technical Surveyor with escalated repairs and service queries. Maintain accurate property and works data within asset management systems. Promote a positive culture of compliance, building safety, and excellent customer service. About You Strong background in maintenance surveying, building pathology, and defect diagnosis within the housing or property sector. Experienced in responsive repairs, voids, and planned maintenance delivery. Knowledge of damp and mould assessment and remedial solutions. Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills. Confident in using asset management systems and producing technical reports. Ideally qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a building-related discipline. Available at short notice and able to work independently. What s on Offer £350 per day (Umbrella rate inside IR35) Interim / ongoing contract with potential for extension Hybrid working arrangements (office/site based as required) Opportunity to contribute to a major housing provider delivering essential community services If you think this could be the right role for you then please contact the Braxfield team with our most up- to-date CV and one of us will be in touch to discuss further.

Operations Support Coordinator Salary: £25,000 - £31,000 per annum (depending on experience) Location: NW London or Hertfordshire Contract: Permanent Are you looking to take your first step into the housing sector? Do you thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you. We re working with one of the UK s leading housing providers to recruit an Operations Support Coordinator a role ideal for someone who s organised, proactive, and enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. You don t need years of experience; what matters most is your attitude, communication skills, and ability to stay calm and effective in a dynamic workload. The Role As an Operations Support Coordinator, you ll play a key part in supporting the financial control of property services. This is a brilliant entry point into property services and social housing offering training, development and the chance to build a long-term career in a meaningful sector. Key Responsibilities Supporting with purchase orders, invoices and ensuring costs are recovered correctly. Updating systems with accurate information and running reports to track progress. Helping identify resource gaps and supporting quick problem-solving Providing first-line support to colleagues and stakeholders. Assisting with complaints resolution and ensuring a positive customer experience. Making sure all processes follow compliance, safety and regulatory standards. Contributing to performance improvements and smooth service delivery. About You You don t need specific housing experience as full training is provided. We re keen to speak to people who can bring: Strong organisational and multitasking skills. Confidence using multiple systems or databases. Great communication written and verbal. A calm, solution-focused mindset. Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment. A genuine desire to deliver great customer service. Interest in housing, property services or community-focused work. What s on Offer Competitive salary: £25,000 - £31,000 per annum Permanent position with excellent development opportunities Hybrid working model with choice of office sites . A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working culture If you think this could be the right role for you then contact us with our most up to date CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further.

Maintenance Surveyor Salary: £42,000 £52,000 per annum (depending on experience) Location: NW London but willing to travel around London Contract: Permanent We re working in partnership with a Leading London Based housing providers to recruit a talented and motivated Maintenance Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled surveyor with expertise in responsive repairs, void management, and damp and mould diagnosis, to play a key role in maintaining safe, sustainable, and high-quality homes for residents. The Role As a Maintenance Surveyor, you ll be responsible for diagnosing building defects, specifying works, and managing responsive repairs, void refurbishments, and planned maintenance projects. You ll ensure homes remain safe, compliant, and in excellent condition providing a service that delivers real value for money and excellent customer outcomes. Working with a medium level of autonomy, you ll make day-to-day operational decisions to ensure service performance, resident satisfaction, and compliance with SNG s maintenance and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Diagnose, specify, and manage repairs and maintenance projects across a diverse housing portfolio. Carry out property inspections to identify defects, including damp and mould issues, ensuring appropriate remedial action is taken. Oversee contractors and consultants to ensure works are delivered to the required quality, on time, and within budget. Manage void properties, ensuring efficient turnaround and compliance with void standards. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, risk management, and operational efficiency. Undertake technical audits and performance reviews to drive quality and compliance across the supply chain. Support the Technical Manager with complex queries, ensuring a consistent, resident-focused service. Ensure accurate financial and compliance reporting, maintaining robust record-keeping in line with organisational asset management systems. Promote a culture of building safety, collaboration, and resident engagement across all maintenance activities. About You Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in a building-related discipline. Experienced in responsive and planned maintenance, void management, and defect diagnosis (including damp and mould). Excellent technical knowledge of housing maintenance, building pathology, and construction practices. Strong understanding of health & safety, landlord and tenant responsibilities, and relevant compliance legislation. Effective communicator with the ability to engage positively with residents, contractors, and colleagues. Skilled in contract administration, cost control, and ensuring value for money in service delivery. Ideally, a member or technical member of RICS (TechRICS) or working towards professional accreditation (desirable, not essential). What s on Offer Competitive salary: £42,000 £52,000 per annum Permanent position with excellent development opportunities A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working culture The opportunity to directly impact housing quality and resident satisfaction across London. If you think this could be the right role for you then contact us with our most up t date CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further.

Maintenance Surveyor Salary: Circa £49,000 - £50,000 Location: Buckinghamshire Contract: 12 FTC We re working in partnership with a Leading housing providers to recruit a talented and motivated Building Surveyor to join their team initially on a 12 FTC basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled surveyor with expertise in maintenance, void management, and damp and mould diagnosis , to play a key role in maintaining safe, sustainable, and high-quality homes for residents. The Role As a Building Surveyor , you ll be responsible for diagnosing building defects, specifying works, and managing works processes, void refurbishments, and planned projects. You ll ensure homes remain safe, compliant, and in excellent condition providing a service that delivers real value for money and excellent customer outcomes. Working with a level of autonomy, you ll make day-to-day operational decisions to ensure service performance, resident satisfaction, and compliance with organisational maintenance and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Diagnose, specify, and manage repairs and maintenance projects across a diverse housing portfolio. Carry out property inspections to identify defects, including damp and mould issues, ensuring appropriate remedial action is taken. Oversee contractors and consultants to ensure works are delivered to the required quality, on time, and within budget. Manage void properties, ensuring efficient turnaround and compliance with void standards. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, risk management, and operational efficiency. Undertake technical audits and performance reviews to drive quality and compliance across the supply chain. Ensure accurate financial and compliance reporting, maintaining robust record-keeping in line with organisational asset management systems. Promote a culture of building safety, collaboration, and resident engagement across all maintenance activities. About You Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in a building-related discipline. Experienced in responsive and planned maintenance , void management , and defect diagnosis (including damp and mould). Excellent technical knowledge of housing maintenance, building pathology, and construction practices. Strong understanding of health & safety, landlord and tenant responsibilities, and relevant compliance legislation. Effective communicator with the ability to engage positively with residents, contractors, and colleagues. Skilled in contract administration, cost control, and ensuring value for money in service delivery. Ideally, a member or technical member of RICS (TechRICS) or working towards professional accreditation (desirable, not essential). What s on Offer Competitive salary: Circa £49,000 - £50,000 12 month FTC initially potential for the role to extend or become permanent. A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working culture. The opportunity to directly impact housing quality and resident satisfaction across London. If you think this could be the right role for you then contact us with our most up to date CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further.