Building Surveyor

Location: W10
Contract 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.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Building Surveyor with a background in social housing and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please submit your CV for consideration.