Building Surveyor

Niyaa People Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Housing Association in the West Midlands is seeking a Building Surveyor to lead investment projects and manage maintenance programmes. You will ensure compliance with building safety regulations and contribute to long-term asset management strategies. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in a similar role. Attractive benefits include flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

34 days annual leave including bank holidays

A Van and Fuel Card

Flexible working arrangements

Pension match contribution

Up to 50% of weekly work travel costs covered

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience delivering major works and managing complex planned maintenance programmes.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and asset management principles.
• Expertise in diagnosing building defects including damp, mould, and structural issues.

Responsibilities

• Leading investment and major works projects ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Managing technical operations including disrepair and damp assessments.
• Undertaking stock condition surveys and feeding data into investment planning.
• Inspecting works related to building safety and compliance programmes.
• Preparing specifications, contract documents, and tender packages.
• Monitoring contractor performance through site visits and documentation.

Skills

Building safety legislation knowledge

Asset management principles

Stock condition surveys experience

Diagnosing building defects

Education

HNC in building or construction-related discipline

Job description

Enjoy flexible working, a supportive team culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact on homes and communities across the West Midlands as a Building Surveyor. This is an excellent role for someone who wants to take ownership of capital investment projects, deliver high-quality maintenance programmes, and contribute to safer, better-quality homes for residents. As a Building Surveyor, you'll also engage with cross-functional teams to ensure effective project delivery.

You’ll be joining a respected Housing Association committed to delivering positive property management services and investing in the long-term sustainability of its homes. This role gives you the chance to lead a wide range of planned and major works while helping shape future asset management strategy. As part of this, the Building Surveyor will play a key role in ensuring compliance and quality across all programmes.

If you have experience as a Building, Project, Stock Condition, or Investment Surveyor within housing or construction, I'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering a range of investment and major works projects including kitchens and bathrooms, ensuring high-quality outputs, value for money, and strong resident satisfaction
• Managing day-to-day technical operations including disrepair, damp & mould assessments, and insurance-related works
• Undertaking stock condition surveys, capturing accurate data, estimating lifecycle costs, and feeding asset information into long-term investment planning
• Inspecting and managing remedial works associated with building safety, including FRA actions and compliance-related programmes
• Preparing specifications, contract documents, and tender packages for planned and cyclical maintenance programmes
• Monitoring contractor performance through regular site visits, meetings, and robust documentation
• Supporting decarbonisation programmes and completing retrofit surveys to help improve energy efficiency across the stock
• Providing technical advice relating to structural issues, building pathology, disrepair cases, and litigation matters
• Contributing to the ongoing development and implementation of the organisation's Asset Management Strategy

Qualifications

• A qualification such as HNC (or equivalent) in a building or construction-related discipline
• Experience delivering major works and managing complex planned maintenance programmes
• Strong knowledge of building safety legislation, compliance, and asset management principles
• Experience completing stock condition surveys and analysing lifecycle data
• Expertise diagnosing building defects including damp, mould, structural issues, and disrepair
• Knowledge of Decent Homes standards, HHSRS, CDM 2015, Asbestos regulations, fire safety regulations, and accessibility requirements

Benefits

• 34 days annual leave including bank holidays with an option to purchase more
• A Van and Fuel Card
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension match contribution
• Up to 50% of weekly work travel costs will be covered
• Opportunities for professional development and training

This role is offering a competitive salary of 35-40K annually

Location & Travel

This Building Surveyor role is based in the West Midlands, providing easy access across the region. Travel is required for site inspections, meetings, and project management activities, with a van and fuel card provided.

If you are interested in applying for the role, apply online now or contact Jazmin on (phone number removed) / (url removed)