Job Title: Building Surveyor
Department: Housing Repairs – Direct Works (Responsive & Planned Repairs and Voids)
Location: Various Locations within Bury
Hours: 37 per week - £260- £280p/d
Reports to: Contract and Repairs Managers
Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle required
Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Building Surveyor to join our Housing Repairs team. This role involves conducting comprehensive technical inspections and surveys across council-owned housing and public buildings, ensuring they are maintained to high standards of safety, quality, and habitability. The successful candidate will support the delivery of responsive and planned maintenance, refurbishment works, void property reinstatement, and capital investment projects.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct property inspections, including pre-works, in-progress, and post-completion assessments across various workstreams (repairs, damp, disrepair, voids, investment).
Diagnose building defects and prepare technical specifications for remedial works in line with statutory standards and Bury Council’s policies.
Oversee and monitor works carried out by contractors, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to project requirements.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations, and site safety protocols.
Provide technical advice and support to internal teams, including Repairs, Assets, and Neighbourhoods teams.
Prepare cost estimates, project documentation, and contribute to budget planning for property-related projects.
Liaise with internal departments, tenants, contractors, and elected members, ensuring clear communication and efficient service delivery.
Deputise for the Contract or Repairs Manager as required, assisting with team coordination and operational delivery.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Minimum 5 years of experience surveying domestic properties and diagnosing building faults.
Strong knowledge of building construction, repair, and maintenance practices.
Experience in managing property-related project budgets and planned maintenance.
Proven ability to manage and supervise external contractors effectively.
Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
High level of computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
Ability to work independently under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
Desirable Criteria:
RICS-accredited degree or equivalent qualification.
Completion of RICS Assessment of Professional Competence.
3 years’ experience working with a social housing provider.
Experience surveying public buildings.
Familiarity with large public sector or local authority environments.
Experience in prioritising property expenditure and working with external consultants.
Working Relationships
Internal:
Repairs & Maintenance Teams
Planned Works & Capital Investment Teams
Housing Services
External:
Contractors and Subcontractors
Tenants and Residents
Elected Members
Other Stakeholders
Special Conditions
Travel across the borough is required.
Flexible working at various council locations