Job Description
Interim Building Surveyor, Housing Association London, £350 - 400 p/day PAYE/Umbrella, 6-month contract
Your new company
Are you an experienced Building Surveyor passionate about improving the quality, safety, and sustainability of residential homes? We’re looking for a proactive professional to join our team and support the delivery of high-quality planned and reactive works across a diverse housing portfolio.
As a Building Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring customers can live safely and independently in well-maintained homes. You’ll work closely with internal teams, external contractors, and local authorities to deliver exceptional property services across a range of residential - and some commercial - properties.You’ll be responsible for conducting detailed surveys, writing technical reports, managing works programmes, and ensuring projects are completed to high standards, on time and within budget.
Your new role
* Build strong working relationships with contractors and support the resolution of operational issues.
* Manage programmes of planned and reactive works, ensuring quality delivery and adherence to budget.
* Conduct full building surveys, prepare technical reports, and provide cost analysis and recommendations.
* Project manage complex works and disrepair cases, working collaboratively with legal and operational teams.
* Oversee responsive repairs and contribute to the improvement of long-term maintenance planning.
* Carry out post-inspections to ensure contractor work meets required standards.
* Support the voids process and monitor contractor performance.
* Investigate customer service complaints and propose improvements.
* Assess damage following serious incidents (e.g., floods, fires) and manage resulting works.
* Provide technical advice and assessments on major repairs, cyclical maintenance, FRA, EPCs, and other contracted works.
* Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory health and safety requirements, including CDM.
* Offer guidance and support to colleagues to enhance service delivery.
What you'll need to succeed
Essential:
* Experience in contract administration, including use of JCT / NEC contract documents.
* Strong technical reporting skills.
* Experience in project management or delivering programmes of work.
* Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel).
* Relevant surveying qualifications or equivalent experience.
Desirable:
* Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline.
* Membership of RICS or CIOB.
* DEA or FRA assessor training.
* Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.Long-term contract opportunity.Competitive daily rate.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4781448