Building Surveyor
Salary: £41,327 - £44,184 (plus £1000 ECU) per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Contract: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours per week
Please Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
At whg, we don’t just maintain homes, we protect communities, uphold standards and ensure every customer lives in a safe, secure and well-maintained property.
We’re looking for a Building Surveyor to join our professional and customer-focused team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality surveying services, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, and working collaboratively across teams to drive excellent outcomes for our customers.
As a Building Surveyor, you’ll carry out property inspections, diagnose defects, and prepare clear, compliant schedules of work ensuring our homes meet housing standards, legal requirements, and internal performance targets.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across Home Maintenance Services, external contractors, and partner agencies, providing professional advice and technical guidance while maintaining strong relationships with customers.
This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.
Main job responsibilities:
* Delivering general building surveys, inspections, and defect diagnosis across occupied and void properties
* Assessing and managing compliance with Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, HHSRS, and whg’s Asset Management Strategy
* Leading on Damp and Mould assessments, ensuring appropriate remedial actions are identified and scheduled
* Ensuring all works and recommendations align with the Housing Disrepair Protocol, regulatory requirements, and internal KPIs
* Preparing clear, detailed schedules of work for trade teams and specialist contractors
* Monitoring contract performance, repair targets, and health and safety compliance
* Supervising external contractors in line with CDM Regulations 2015
* Maintaining accurate, auditable records across all surveying and compliance systems
* Providing professional advice, reports, and evidence to support legal proceedings when required
* Keeping up to date with legislative and regulatory changes, including the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, Fire Safety legislation, and Awaab’s Law
* Supporting new build handovers by reviewing build standards, installations, and long-term maintenance requirements
* Managing quotations, approvals, and contractor payments in line with financial regulations and standing orders
* Producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for lettings and sales
We're looking for someone who has:
* A HNC in a Construction discipline or an equivalent construction/ surveying qualification.
* Knowledge and experience of carrying out general building surveys and inspections and surveys in line with breaches of S11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. Disrepair experience is not mandatory but is desirable
* An awareness of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) order 2005 and carrying out Fire Risk Assessments.
* Knowledge of working with and managing Asbestos in buildings, including an understanding and awareness of the implications and risks associated with Asbestos.
* Experience in the identification of different types of dampness and the ability to recommend and schedule the correct remedial work in accordance with the requirements of the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
* Knowledge of current housing disrepair and environmental health legislation and case law.
* Understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.
* The ability to accurately identify houses that are in disrepair and prepare detailed schedules of repair under the National Housing Federation Schedules of Rates or similar to remedy the disrepair.
* Knowledge and experience of contract management.
What’s in it for you?
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, 27 days annual leave (plus Christmas shut down), a defined benefit pension scheme, health cash plan, a range of shopping and leisure discounts.
We are output focused and flexible and believe in giving colleagues the right balance of autonomy and support to enable them to work to their full potential. Despite the high expectation for performance and delivery, we are committed to ensuring colleagues have a healthy work-life balance and able to work in agile ways which support them.
About us
At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities