Building Surveyor
Bedford (Hybrid)
£50,000 per annum plus car allowance
Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week)
Are you a qualified Building Surveyor with a passion for housing and a drive to develop your skills in a supportive, forward-thinking environment? At bpha, we’re looking for someone just like you to join our Surveying Services team within the Property Service and Compliance directorate.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a degree in Building Surveying, experience in housing, and a strong grasp of current legislation - who’s ready to take the next step in their career.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Conduct technical surveys and inspections across our housing stock.
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Support and mentor Healthy Homes Inspectors as they train to become qualified surveyors.
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Identify and resolve building defects using building pathology.
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Ensure homes are safe, hazard-free, and compliant with HHSRS standards.
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Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to deliver high-quality repairs and improvements.
What We’re Looking For
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Essential: Degree in Building Surveying.
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Essential: Previous experience in housing.
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Essential: Strong IT and data analysis skills—comfortable working with systems and reporting tools.
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Essential: Understanding of current housing legislation, including HHSRS and Awaab’s Law.
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Desirable: HHSRS Practitioner certification—or a willingness to train.
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Open to Development: We welcome candidates who are early in their career and eager to grow.
Why Join bpha?
At bpha, we’re committed to:
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Doing the right thing – not the easy thing.
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Listening and showing empathy – to colleagues and customers alike.
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Working better together – valuing diversity and collaboration.
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Being ambitious – always striving to improve and make a difference.
You’ll be part of a team that values your growth, supports your development, and gives you the tools to succeed.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the advertisement before the advertised closing date upon identification of a suitable candidate so please apply early to avoid disappointment