Asset Surveyor / Building Surveyor

T.E.D. (Recruitment) Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity with multiple properties is looking for an Asset Surveyor to oversee the school estate surveying programme. This position involves conducting condition surveys, managing repairs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications in Building Surveying and experience in asset management.

Benefits

Pension

33 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in property surveys for disrepair and cyclical surveys.
• Knowledge of asset data analysis for investment planning.
• Excellent client-facing skills and stable work record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct condition surveys and compile Annual Condition Reports.
• Manage projects for repairs and improvements to schools.
• Provide technical advice on building defects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client-facing skills

Compliance knowledge

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

HNC in Building Surveying

BSc in Building Surveying

MSc in Building Surveying

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Location:

West End, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Construction

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

DNP9548_1749570166

Job Views:

5

Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

THE ROLE

My client is a charity with multiple properties. They are seeking an ASSET SURVEYOR who may be a Building Surveyor or similar to join them in London.

You will be responsible for the development and delivery of the cyclical school estate surveying programme, including conducting condition surveys and reports, ensuring compliance with H&S, capturing accurate asset and compliance data, assessing estate condition and cost forecasts, and supporting long-term estate management decisions.

Responsibilities include preparing Annual Condition Reports, making grant funding recommendations, managing projects and contracts for repairs and improvements to schools, conducting investigative building surveys, and determining works for various property issues.

You will also quality assure surveys by contractors and consultants, provide technical advice on building defects, and support estate management strategies, including transition to Net Zero Carbon and prioritization of rebuilding programmes.

THE COMPANY

The client is a charity owning multiple buildings, including 180 schools and investment properties.

THE CANDIDATE

You should have an HNC, BSc, MSc, or similar qualification in Building Surveying or related field. Experience required includes property surveys for disrepair, designing and delivering cyclical and responsive surveys, volume stock condition surveys, analyzing asset data for investment planning, and conducting defect investigations.

Knowledge of health and safety obligations is necessary. Experience working on schools or colleges is desirable but not essential. Excellent client-facing skills, a stable work record, and proficiency in English are required.

The salary range is £55,158 to £59,220 per annum, with benefits including a pension, 33 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Interested candidates should email a full CV or contact Denise Neville for an informal discussion at 020 7613 5555, 020 8368 0025, or mobile [phone].

Job Requirements:

HNC / BSc / MSc or similar in Building Surveying or related field. UK experience in Asset Surveying and estate management. Previous employment with a known UK firm, either surveyors or end-user client, is required.