Details:
- Salary: £350 - 450 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: W10 St. Charles Greater London
- Date: 21 hours ago
Description:
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