Building Surveyor

Location: North London & Surrounding Areas
Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 per annum + Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We're working in partnership with a leading housing provider to recruit an experienced Building Surveyor to join their property team, covering North London and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional surveyor who thrives in a varied role-combining technical surveying expertise with a customer-focused approach to asset management and maintenance in the social housing sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a broad range of surveying services including planned maintenance, reactive repairs, disrepair inspections, voids, and project management of refurbishment works.

• Carry out detailed inspections of housing stock to diagnose building defects, prepare reports, and recommend remedial works.

• Manage and oversee repairs, planned maintenance, and improvement projects from inception through to completion.

• Prepare specifications, tender documentation, and cost estimates in line with company standards and compliance requirements.

• Liaise with residents, contractors, and internal teams to ensure high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Monitor contractor performance, quality of work, and adherence to health & safety regulations.

• Undertake condition surveys and contribute to asset management planning and lifecycle costing.

• Support the delivery of capital investment programmes and sustainability initiatives.

• Qualified to degree level in Building Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• MRICS or MCIOB accreditation desirable (or working towards).

• Proven experience in building surveying within the social housing or public sector environment.

• Strong knowledge of building pathology, construction methods, and current legislation.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a proactive, solution-focused approach.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required.

• Competitive salary of 50,000 - 55,000, dependent on experience.

• Generous benefits package including pension, annual leave, mileage allowance, and flexible working options.

• Opportunity to work with a reputable housing provider committed to quality homes and community improvement.

If you're an experienced Building Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career within a respected social housing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.