Building Surveyor

Location: W10Contract 6-12 Months

Between 350 – 450 Based on experince

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Building Surveyor to join a social housing provider, supporting the delivery of property maintenance, repairs and planned works across a residential housing portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong surveyor with experience in social housing, who can identify building defects, recommend appropriate remedial works and ensure properties remain safe, compliant and maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections, building surveys and defect diagnosis across residential properties.




• Identify building defects, including damp and mould, water ingress, structural issues and general disrepair.




• Specify remedial works and prepare schedules of work, specifications and cost estimates.




• Manage and monitor contractors to ensure works are delivered to the required quality, timescales and budget.




• Undertake pre- and post-inspections to assess workmanship and ensure completed works meet the required standards.




• Support planned maintenance, refurbishment and responsive repairs programmes.




• Liaise with residents, contractors and internal teams to resolve property-related issues effectively.




• Monitor contractor performance, variations, valuations and expenditure where required.




• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports and property documentation.




• Ensure works comply with relevant health and safety requirements, housing standards and statutory obligations.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Previous experience working as a Building Surveyor within social housing or local authority housing.




• Strong technical knowledge of building defects, property maintenance and remedial works.




• Experience managing contractors and overseeing repairs or planned works.




• Ability to produce technical reports, specifications and schedules of work.




• Knowledge of relevant housing legislation, HHSRS and Decent Homes Standards.




• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with residents and stakeholders.




• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload independently.

Desirable

• Experience with damp and mould investigations and housing disrepair.




• Knowledge of planned maintenance, capital works and refurbishment programmes.




• Experience with Schedule of Rates (SOR), valuations and contract administration.




• Relevant surveying qualification or equivalent practical experience.

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