Building Surveyor

Building Surveyor – Housing (Social Housing Provider)
Regional Housing Association
£220 PAYE to £290 Umbrella per day 
37.5 hours per week / 5 days per week 
Permanent

We are working with a large Housing Association who are seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to support the delivery of high-quality planned and reactive maintenance services across their housing stock. The role focuses on improving customers’ homes, enabling residents to live independently, and supporting health and wellbeing outcomes.
You will work closely with Asset Leads, housing teams, and contractors to deliver surveying and project management services across predominantly residential properties, with some commercial assets.

Key responsibilities
Carry out full building surveys and produce detailed reports, specifications, and recommendations, including cost analysis
Project manage planned maintenance, reactive works, and complex repair projects from inception to completion
Support Asset Leads with contract management, contractor performance, and programme delivery
Oversee responsive repairs to inform and improve planned maintenance programmes
Manage disrepair works in liaison with legal teams, ensuring timely and compliant delivery
Conduct post-inspections to ensure works are completed to the required quality and contractual standards
Assist with void property inspections and oversee contractor works in line with asset strategies
Investigate and respond to service complaints, providing clear recommendations and customer updates
Provide technical advice on major repairs, cyclical maintenance, FRA, EPCs, and other related works
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, CDM, and statutory requirements at all timesRequirements
Proven experience working as a Building Surveyor within social housing or a similar environment
Strong knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance delivery
Experience using contract documentation such as JCT and/or NEC
Ability to produce high-quality technical reports and specifications
Project management experience across multiple workstreams
Relevant surveying qualification or equivalent experience
Membership of RICS or CIOB (desirable)
DEA and/or FRA assessor training (desirable)
Full UK driving licenceWhat’s on offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work with a well-established housing provider
Supportive team environment with professional development opportunitiesContact: James at Service Care Solutions
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