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Special Projects Surveyor – Major Works (Latent Defects & Fire Safety)
Special Projects Surveyor – Major Works (Latent Defects & Fire Safety)Salary: £68,309 + performance bonusLocation: North London (Islington, Hackney, Haringey)Hybrid: Up to 2 days per week from homeAre you an experienced Building Surveyor with a passion for solving complex building issues, delivering high‑risk remediation projects, and making homes safer for residents? This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist team tackling some of the most challenging latent defect and fire‑safety projects across North London.It's a highly specialised role focused on major works, structural issues, building pathology, cladding remediation, and long‑term defect investigation. You'll take ownership of projects across a diverse portfolio of high‑rise, mid‑rise, and low‑rise residential buildings (6–22 storeys), working independently while being part of a skilled and supportive team.The Role
* Manage multiple remediation projects simultaneously from inception through completion
* Diagnose issues through strong building pathology expertise
* Ensure compliance with current fire‑safety and building‑regulation requirements
* Oversee contractors, consultants, and site operations
* Apply deep understanding of CDM regulations
* Communicate clearly and sensitively with residents
* Produce high‑quality technical reports and contract documentation
* Work across two major workstreams: leaseholder blocks and general‑needs residential properties
* Visit sites regularly — with an Oyster card provided for operational travel
About YouYou should bring:
* Strong Building Surveying background with major works experience
* Proven experience of latent defects, cladding, fire safety or structural remediation
* Ability to manage complex, multi‑disciplinary projects with minimal supervision
* Practical understanding of CDM Regulations
* Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
* Experience working in housing, local authority or similar environments
* Confidence in engaging with residents, including xpwpeyx explaining technical issues in a clear, empathetic way
* The ability to work across multi‑storey residential buildings, including high‑rise blocks
Why Apply?
* Work on meaningful, safety‑critical projects shaping the future of residential building standards
* Join a specialist team of five delivering high‑profile, impactful programmes
* Hyper‑local patch — most sites walkable across North London
* Hybrid working: 2 days from home
* Oyster card provided for site travel
* Clear, structured interview process with real focus on technical capability
If you are interested in hearing more, please apply or get in touch with Molly Spencer for more information: # 4762700