Building Surveyor
DO SURVEYOR_1765557546 Posted: 12/12/2025
Building Surveyor - Social Housing
Location: North London
Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing
Pay Rate: £28-£32 per hour (umbrella/PAYE options available)
Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join a busy social housing team on an ongoing temporary contract. This role is ideal for a surveyor with a strong background in repairs, voids, disrepair, and planned works who can work independently, deliver high-quality surveys, and support the effective maintenance of housing stock.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out a wide range of property surveys across social housing stock, including:
Responsive repairs
Voids inspections
Damp & mould assessments
Disrepair surveys
Planned maintenance and condition surveys
2. Diagnose building defects and provide clear, accurate technical recommendations.
3. Prepare specifications of work, schedules, cost estimates, and tender documents.
4. Liaise with residents, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of works.
5. Monitor contractor performance and ensure works meet required quality, compliance, and timescales.
6. Use housing and asset management systems to record survey outcomes and maintain accurate documentation.
7. Assist with procurement activities and project delivery as required by the service.
8. Ensure all work complies with health & safety, building regulations, and organisational standards.
Requirements
9. Proven experience as a Building Surveyor within social housing (local authority or housing association).
10. Strong technical knowledge of building pathology, maintenance, and compliance.
11. Experience with repairs, planned works, voids, damp & mould, and disrepair essential.
12. Good understanding of current legislation including the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
13. Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Contract Details
14. Ongoing temporary contract with potential for long-term extension.
15. Competitive hourly rate: £28-£32 per hour, depending on experience.
16. Immediate start for suitable candidates.
Why Apply?
17. Opportunity to join a well-regarded social housing provider with a stable, ongoing workload.
18. Varied, autonomous role with strong support from a professional technical team.
19. Excellent hourly rate and long-term potential.