Property Surveyor
DO PROPERTY SURVEYOR_1752565468 Posted: 15/07/2025
Job Title: Property Surveyor - Social Housing
Location: South London
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum
About the Role:
We are currently working with a leading social housing provider in South London who is seeking an experienced Property Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a crucial role focused on delivering high-quality surveying services across a diverse residential portfolio, with an emphasis on repairs, disrepair cases, planned maintenance, and tackling damp and mould issues.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Conduct property inspections across tenanted and void social housing stock in South London.
2. Diagnose repair and maintenance issues, particularly in relation to damp, mould, and structural concerns.
3. Manage disrepair cases from inspection through to resolution, including liaising with legal teams and compiling detailed reports.
4. Prepare specifications, scope of works, and schedules for planned works and refurbishments.
5. Work closely with contractors, residents, housing officers, and asset management teams to ensure works are completed on time and within budget.
6. Ensure all works comply with health and safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality benchmarks.
7. Maintain up-to-date records and reporting systems using asset management or housing software.
Requirements:
8. Proven experience as a Property/Building Surveyor within the social housing sector.
9. Strong knowledge of disrepair legislation, damp and mould diagnostics, and responsive repairs.
10. HNC/HND or degree in Building Surveying or a related field (or equivalent experience).
11. Good understanding of planned and cyclical maintenance processes.
12. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
13. Ability to manage workloads efficiently across a busy and varied patch.
14. Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Desirable:
15. Membership of RICS, CIOB, or similar professional body.
16. Familiarity with South London boroughs and housing associations.
17. Experience using housing or asset management systems