Building Surveyor

The Oyster Partnership; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oyster Partnership client, a Midlands-based council, seeks an experienced Building Surveyor to support repairs, maintenance and planned works across their property portfolio.

Hybrid work in the East Midlands. The role involves inspections, defect diagnosis, overseeing contractors, producing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with standards and legislation.

Qualifications

• Previous Building Surveying experience.
• Experience within Local Authority or Social Housing desirable.
• Strong knowledge of building repairs and maintenance.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections and condition surveys.
• Diagnose defects and prepare specifications of work.
• Oversee contractors and monitor project delivery.
• Produce technical reports and provide surveying advice.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.

Skills

Building surveying

Communication

Report writing

Job description

Location: East Midlands (Hybrid)
Rate: Competitive DOE
Contract: Interim Ongoing

Are you an experienced Building Surveyor looking for your next Local Authority opportunity?

We're working with a Midlands-based council seeking a Building Surveyor to support the delivery of repairs, maintenance, and planned works across their property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities for building surveyor role:

• Carry out property inspections and condition surveys.
• Diagnose defects and prepare specifications of work.
• Oversee contractors and monitor project delivery.
• Produce technical reports and provide surveying advice.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.

Requirements for building surveyor role:

• Previous Building Surveying experience.
• Experience within Local Authority or Social Housing desirable.
• Strong knowledge of building repairs and maintenance.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.