Building Surveyor

Employer undisclosedRole managed by a recruiter

Inspect and manage housing repairs, damp/mould surveys, and contractor coordination.

9 days ago ago

£46,000 - £48,000

Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)

Full Time

Barnet, England, United Kingdom

Field

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Role

Description

technical advice

inspections

repair management

subcontractor oversight

survey review

work orders

Provide technical advice and support across the client’s service areas.
Conduct daily property inspections on behalf of the client, diagnosing issues accurately and efficiently.
Manage the full delivery of planned and reactive repair works for the client.
Oversee subcontractors and operatives on behalf of the client, ensuring high-quality workmanship.
Check for relevant surveys (e.g., asbestos reports).
Provide technical direction, resolve issues, and ensure safe and compliant working practices.
Manage internal and external enquiries.
Scope and specify works, including projects outside the Schedule of Rates (SOR).
Report findings, raise work orders, and arrange works through the client’s DLO or approved supply chain partners.
Provide wider team support during periods of leave, sickness, or training.
Prepare documents, reports, and specifications as required by the client.
Manage WIP, expenditure, KPIs, and variations on SOR codes.
Carry out pre-, mid-, and post-inspections.

Requirements

schedule rates

driving licence

housing repairs

hhsrs

structural assessments

customer service

We are recruiting on behalf of a valued client for an experienced Building Surveyor to join their Planned Works and Repairs team. The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic and technical skills within housing maintenance and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently. This role requires the use of your own vehicle, with mileage reimbursed.

(Own Vehicle Required)

Confident in working with Schedule of Rates (SOR).
Full UK driving licence and own vehicle for business use (mileage reimbursed).
Strong knowledge of housing repairs, maintenance, building regulations, legislation, and health & safety.
Team-focused, with the ability to work collaboratively.
Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
Utilise strong knowledge of HHSRS, damp investigations, structural assessments, and general building diagnostics (minimum 5 years’ experience).
IT-proficient across computer, tablet, and PDA devices.
Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Working Hours

Salary: £46,000–£48,000 per annum + mileage

Lunch and breaks are unpaid.