Special Projects Surveyor - Major Works (Latent Defects & Fire Safety)Salary: £68,309 + performance bonus
Location: North London (Islington, Hackney, Haringey)
Hybrid: Up to 2 days per week from home
Are you an experienced Building Surveyor with a passion for solving complex building issues, delivering high‑risk remediation projects, and making homes safer for residents? This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist team tackling some of the most challenging latent defect and fire‑safety projects across North London.It's a highly specialised role focused on major works, structural issues, building pathology, cladding remediation, and long‑term defect investigation. You'll take ownership of projects across a diverse portfolio of high‑rise, mid‑rise, and low‑rise residential buildings (6-22 storeys), working independently while being part of a skilled and supportive team.
The Role
Manage multiple remediation projects simultaneously from inception through completion
Diagnose issues through strong building pathology expertise
Ensure compliance with current fire‑safety and building‑regulation requirements
Oversee contractors, consultants, and site operations
Apply deep understanding of CDM regulations
Communicate clearly and sensitively with residents
Produce high‑quality technical reports and contract documentation
Work across two major workstreams: leaseholder blocks and general‑needs residential properties
Visit sites regularly - with an Oyster card provided for operational travelAbout You
You should bring:
Strong Building Surveying background with major works experience
Proven experience of latent defects, cladding, fire safety or structural remediation
Ability to manage complex, multi‑disciplinary projects with minimal supervision
Practical understanding of CDM Regulations
Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
Experience working in housing, local authority or similar environments
Confidence in engaging with residents, including explaining technical issues in a clear, empathetic way
The ability to work across multi‑storey residential buildings, including high‑rise blocks
Why Apply?
Work on meaningful, safety‑critical projects shaping the future of residential building standards
Join a specialist team of five delivering high‑profile, impactful programmes
Hyper‑local patch - most sites walkable across North London
Hybrid working: 2 days from home
Oyster card provided for site travel
Clear, structured interview process with real focus on technical capabilityIf you are interested in hearing more, please apply or get in touch with Molly Spencer for more information:
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