Surveyor

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join our Property Services team, taking responsibility for the maintenance, improvement and ongoing management of a diverse residential property portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive surveyor to play a key role in ensuring homes remain safe, compliant and well maintained, whilst delivering high-quality housing services to residents.

You will oversee a varied programme of responsive repairs, planned maintenance and major improvement works, undertaking property inspections, preparing specifications, managing contractors and ensuring projects are delivered to the required standards, timescales and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake property inspections, building surveys and stock condition assessments to identify defects, maintenance requirements and future investment needs.

• Manage planned maintenance, refurbishment and major works programmes across the residential portfolio.

• Diagnose building defects, specify remedial works and oversee repairs through to completion.

• Prepare schedules of work, specifications, tender documentation and cost estimates.

• Procure, appoint and manage external contractors, monitoring quality, performance, costs and health and safety compliance.

• Ensure properties meet relevant building regulations, housing standards and statutory compliance requirements.

• Investigate and manage issues relating to damp, mould, condensation, structural defects and general building deterioration.

• Monitor project budgets and provide accurate reporting on expenditure and programme progress.

• Work closely with internal teams, contractors and residents to ensure works are completed efficiently and with minimal disruption.

• Identify opportunities to improve property standards, energy efficiency and the long-term sustainability of the housing stock.

About You

• Proven experience in a Building Surveying role, ideally within social housing, residential property or a similar environment.

• A relevant qualification in Building Surveying or a related construction discipline.

• Strong technical knowledge of building construction, maintenance, refurbishment and property defects.

• Experience managing contractors, building projects and planned maintenance programmes.

• Good understanding of relevant building regulations, health and safety legislation and housing compliance requirements.

• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Commercially aware, with the ability to manage budgets and achieve value for money.

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between properties.

The Opportunity

You will join a friendly and professional team where your technical expertise will directly contribute to improving the quality, safety and condition of residents'' homes. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to take ownership of projects, influence property investment decisions and make a meaningful difference to the communities you serve.