Building Surveyor

Description:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Damp & Mould Surveyor, Building Surveyor, or Repairs Surveyor to investigate complex residential building defects and deliver lasting technical solutions. Working within a specialist repairs function, you'll manage inspections, diagnosis, technical reports, specifications, contractors and post-works quality assurance across occupied homes.

Client Details

Our client is a large, values-led housing provider with a substantial residential property portfolio across the Midlands and surrounding areas. They are committed to providing safe, affordable and well-maintained homes for their residents, while investing in the technical expertise of their property and repairs teams.

Description

Investigate damp and mould cases in line with current housing standards and Awaab's Law requirements.
Carry out detailed inspections across occupied residential properties.
Diagnose the root cause of defects using evidence-based building surveying techniques.
Investigate issues including:
Damp and mould
Water ingress
Roofing defects
Drainage issues
Condensation
Ventilation performance
Building fabric deterioration
Produce clear technical reports, specifications and schedules of work.
Use the NHF Schedule of Rates when preparing repair specifications.
Manage specialist contractors throughout the repair process.
Undertake pre-inspections and post-inspections to ensure work has been completed to the correct quality standard.
Support complex housing disrepair claims, complaints and Housing Ombudsman investigations.
Provide technical advice and guidance to internal colleagues.
Ensure recommendations address the underlying cause of issues rather than simply treating visible symptoms.
Maintain accurate records and ensure all cases are progressed professionally and efficiently.
Support the wider specialist repairs team in delivering safe, compliant and long-term repair solutions.

Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced residential property professional with a strong technical surveying background and a genuine interest in building pathology and complex defect diagnosis.

You will ideally have experience in:

Residential building surveying.
Damp and mould investigations.
Housing disrepair or complex repairs.
Diagnosing building defects.
Occupied property inspections.
Producing technical reports and schedules of work.
Managing contractors and repair works.
Pre and post inspections.
Working within social housing, local authority housing, housing associations, residential property or maintenance environments.
Understanding resident-focused repairs and customer-sensitive cases.

Job Offer

Competitive salary.
27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
Annual leave increasing with service up to 30 days.
Option to purchase additional annual leave.
Healthcare benefits.
Matched pension contributions starting at 4%, increasing up to 8%.
Life assurance.
Employee discount and benefits platform.
Ongoing professional development.
Support towards professional membership where applicable.
Opportunity to work in a specialist repairs team.
Exposure to complex, high-profile and technically challenging repair cases.
Genuine autonomy and responsibility.
The chance to make a meaningful difference to resident's homes and lives