Building Surveyor – Housing
Brent (Hybrid working available)
£210 PAYE / £274.21 Umbrella
37.5 hours per week
Temporary Contract
We are working in partnership with a large housing provider to recruit a Building Surveyor to support the delivery of planned and reactive works across a diverse housing portfolio.
The role plays a key part in improving customers’ homes, enabling residents to live independently, and positively impacting health and wellbeing. You will work closely with internal teams including Housing, Asset Management, Compliance, and Building Safety, as well as external contractors, to achieve the best outcomes for residents.
Responsibilities
Support Asset Leads with the delivery of planned and reactive works across residential (and some commercial) properties
Undertake full building surveys and produce detailed technical reports, specifications, and costed recommendations
Project manage complex works, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
Oversee responsive repairs and contribute to improving planned maintenance programmes
Manage disrepair works in collaboration with legal caseworkers, ensuring compliance with organisational standards
Carry out post-inspections to ensure works are completed correctly and represent value for money
Assist with void property works in line with asset management strategies
Investigate and respond to service complaints, providing clear recommendations and keeping customers informed
Support insurance-related repairs and works following floods, fires, or serious incidents
Provide technical advice on major repairs, cyclical maintenance, FRA, EPCs, and other specialist works
Ensure contractor compliance with statutory, regulatory, HSE, and CDM requirements at all times
Build and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, internal stakeholders, and local authoritiesRequirements
Experience working as a Building Surveyor within housing or asset management environments
Strong knowledge of contract administration, including JCT and/or NEC
Experience of project managing programmes of work
Ability to write clear, detailed technical reports
Relevant surveying qualification or equivalent experience
RICS or CIOB membership (or working towards)
Full UK driving licence
DEA and/or FRA assessor training (desirable)
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookContact:
James at Service Care Solutions
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