Building Surveyor - Void Refurbishment Scotland and East MidlandsContract: Approx. 3 months (mid-March to mid/late May) £24 -28 per hour + holiday pay (equiv salary -£50,000-£55,000)Start Date: By 16 MarchWe are seeking multiple Void Refurbishment Surveyors to support a major survey programme for the Ministry of defence across the North & Central UK, covering Scotland and the East Midlands. This programme involves assessing residential properties as they move through void refurbishment stages, focusing on building fabric condition and lifecycle replacement decisions.This is an excellent opportunity for qualified surveyors, building pathology specialists, or those with strong building fabric experience (including those transitioning from trade backgrounds).This role requires security vetting at BPSS level.Scotland 1 Surveyor requiredExpected locations: Kinloss, Aberdeen, Leuchars East Midlands 2-3 Surveyors requiredExpected locations across Leicestershire and Lincolnshire Key Responsibilities Carry out void refurbishment surveys on residential properties for current serving military personnel and their families across designated regions.Assess the condition and lifecycle status of building elements, including: RoofsWindows & doorsExternal/internal fabricUse a simple yes/no condition checklist to determine replacement need (based on "Complete 2-3 surveys per day (varies depending on travel, key collection, and property size).Access sites both inside and outside the wire where applicable.Required Skills & ExperienceEssentialStrong understanding of building pathology.Ability to assess lifecycle condition of core building elements.Good technical judgement and ability to work independently.Open to surveyors of varying experience levels, from graduates to experienced professionals.Building Surveying degree (preferred)Strong fabric/building experienceCandidates "coming off the tools" with good diagnostic understandingDesirableAbility to complete borescope surveys (ideally with own equipment).Understanding of EPC recommendations.Experience in residential surveys or void refurbishment.Lower rate available for graduates or those with basic building pathology knowledge.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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk