Property Surveyor (x2) – YMCA St Paul’s Group
Location: London-wide (hybrid) Salary: Competitive Permanent, Full-time
Build Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively with YMCA St Paul’s Group to recruit two Property Surveyors to join their expanding Property & Places Directorate.
About the Roles
Reporting to the Head of Asset Investment and Programmes, these newly created positions will play a key role in ensuring YMCA St Paul’s Group’s property portfolio is well maintained, compliant, and fit for purpose.
As a Property Surveyor, you will be responsible for carrying out property inspections, managing repair and maintenance programmes, and overseeing a range of capital and planned improvement projects across the Group’s diverse estate. You’ll provide expert advice and technical support on building condition, compliance, and asset management, helping to shape long-term investment decisions that directly support YMCA St Paul’s Group’s mission to transform the lives of young people and local communities.
These roles offer the chance to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of property types and projects, developing skills and professional exposure not easily found in larger, more segmented organisations.
About You
You will be a proactive, technically skilled surveyor with a strong background in property maintenance, refurbishment, and compliance within the social housing, charity, or public sector. You’ll bring excellent diagnostic, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to balance technical requirements and commercial priorities while maintaining a focus on quality and safety.
Qualifications & Experience
Proven experience as a Property or Building Surveyor in housing, public sector, or not-for-profit environments
Strong understanding of building pathology, asset management, and compliance standards
Experience managing planned and capital works projects
Recognised qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline (HNC/HND or degree level preferred)
Membership of RICS or working towards membership (desirable but not essential)
Excellent stakeholder management and contractor supervision skills
Why Join YMCA St Paul’s Group?
At YMCA St Paul’s Group, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that provides vital housing and support to young people and communities across London and the South East.
You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team where your expertise will directly contribute to creating safe, efficient, and sustainable environments for residents and staff. These roles offer genuine scope for professional growth and the satisfaction of seeing the tangible impact of your work every day.
How to Apply:
Build Recruitment is working exclusively with YMCA St Paul’s Group on these appointments.
For an informal discussion or to apply, please contact Elise Langton at Build Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your details to .
Build Recruitment and YMCA St Paul’s Group are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from all sections of the community