Building Safety Surveyor – Hybrid (Fire & Compliance)

Principal People Recruitment; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 56,700 - 69,300; Full time

Job summary

Principal People are partnering with a well-established Housing Association to recruit a Building Safety Surveyor as part of its Building Compliance team. This hybrid role covers Surrey and the surrounding area, with no overnight stays and a clear focus on resident safety and compliance.

Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety, you’ll manage fire safety, water hygiene and HRBs, review risk assessments, inspect sites and drive contractor performance while shaping the future of the Building

Qualifications

• Experience managing building compliance within social housing, local government or similar property environment.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, particularly fire safety; water hygiene and asbestos desirable.
• Good understanding of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety legislation and Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs).
• Experience managing specialist contractors and driving compliance programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to build relationships with residents, contractors and colleagues.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure homes remain safe, compliant and well maintained.
• Focus on fire safety, building safety and water safety, while supporting asbestos compliance.
• Manage specialist compliance contracts with residents, contractors and colleagues.
• Support HRBs, review risk assessments, undertake inspections and provide expert guidance.
• Help shape and continuously improve the Building Safety function across the portfolio.

Skills

Building compliance

Fire safety

HRBs

Water hygiene

Asbestos awareness

Education

Surveying qualification

Job description

Principal People are partnering with a well-established Housing Association to recruit a Building Safety Surveyor as part of its Building Compliance team. This hybrid role covers Surrey and the surrounding area, with no overnight stays and a clear focus on resident safety and compliance.

Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety, you’ll manage fire safety, water hygiene and HRBs, review risk assessments, inspect sites and drive contractor performance while shaping the future of the Building