Details:
- Salary: £425 - 450 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: London
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Building Surveyor
Location: London
Rate: £425 Per day (Negotiable)
Working Pattern: 3 days in the office
Contract: 12 - Months
Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a local authority to appoint a Building Surveyor within a Planned Maintenance team.
This role will focus on surveying and technical oversight across social housing estates, reviewing the standard of completed major works, identifying defects and ongoing maintenance needs, and producing clear reports with recommendations for improvement.
Responsibilities include
* Inspect tenanted and leasehold homes, plus communal areas in blocks, to review the quality and completeness of recently delivered works
* Identify defects, snagging items and any remedial works needed, including damp and mould issues
* Highlight fire and building safety observations and escalate appropriately in line with relevant legislation and council processes
* Complete desktop reviews and post-inspections of previously delivered investment programmes and produce findings and recommendations
* Produce reports, schedules of works and technical information for senior managers, contractors and other stakeholders
* Manage and monitor remedial works through to completion, ensuring works on site follow contract requirements, procedures and legislation
* Support planning for future major works by reviewing feasibility information and design criteria to ensure it is accurate and fit for purpose
* Work with internal teams, residents, contractors and partner organisations, handling queries and contributing to complaint responses where required
About you
* Strong building surveying background with solid knowledge of construction methods and quality standards
* Experience in housing maintenance, refurbishment and major works delivery within occupied properties
* Working knowledge of housing legislation and leaseholder consultation requirements
* Understanding of building safety and fire safety obligations and how these impact works delivery
* Confident producing clear written reports on technical issues and recommendations
* Experience managing contractors and overseeing quality, programme and compliance on site
* Able to manage a varied workload and communicate effectively with residents, stakeholders and colleagues
* Degree in a construction-related discipline, or equivalent experience in project management
How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Nicole Brownrigg at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed) or