Building Surveyor

Eastlight Community Homes Limited; Braintree; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group stakeholder pension

30 days annual leave

Wellbeing grant

Family leave

Paid professional memberships

Job summary

Eastlight Community Homes is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor for a permanent, full-time role based in the United Kingdom. You will carry out property inspections, prepare EPCs, assess HHSRS, investigate disrepair, and support investment planning to maintain and improve our housing stock.

A relevant qualification (HNC/HND) is required, plus a full UK driving licence. The package includes £44,358 per year plus £2,200 car allowance, 30 days leave, a stakeholder pension, and

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Building Surveying or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction and maintenance

Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections (stock condition, damp and mould, condensation, structural surveys)
• Undertake EPCs, retrofit assessments and HHSRS assessments
• Investigate disrepair claims and support related legal processes
• Provide technical advice on landlord approvals, alterations, and insurance claims
• Diagnose building defects and prepare specifications and tender docs
• Analyse property data to support investment planning and Net Zero targets
• Maintain positive relationships with customers during surveying and repair processes
• Ensure compliance with legislation and best practices

Skills

Building surveying

EPCs

HHSRS

Disrepair management

Asset data

Investment planning

Customer relations

Education

HNC/HND in Building Surveying

Tools

Property management software

Job description

Salary: £44,358 per annum +£2,200 car allowance

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Closing Date: Wed 28 Oct 2026 - 11:59 PM

Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

Who We Are

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

The Role

Are you an experienced Building Surveyor looking for your next challenge?

We're seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Building Surveyor to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving our housing stock, delivering high-quality surveying services, and supporting our commitment to providing safe, sustainable homes for our customers.

In this role, you will:

• Carry out a range of property inspections, including stock condition, damp and mould, condensation, structural, and defect surveys.
• Undertake Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), retrofit assessments, and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments.
• Investigate disrepair claims and support the management of associated legal processes.
• Provide expert technical advice on landlord approvals, alterations, and insurance-related claims.
• Diagnose building defects and prepare specifications, schedules of work, and tender documentation for remedial projects.
• Analyse property data and utilise software systems to support investment planning, asset management, and our Net Zero Carbon objectives.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, keeping them informed throughout the surveying and repair process.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice standards.

To succeed, you must be an experienced Building Surveyor with strong technical knowledge of building construction, defects, and property maintenance. You'll have experience of property asset data and investment planning, along with excellent analytical, communication, and customer service skills.

An HNC/HND in Building Surveying, Building Studies, Construction, or equivalent experience is required. You will be willing to work towards Domestic Energy Assessor and Retrofit Assessor qualifications and must hold a full UK driving licence. You will be organised, proactive, and capable of managing a varied workload independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

Benefits and Compensation

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector-leading total rewards package:

• £44,358 per annum + £2,200 car allowance p/a
• Permanent contract, Full-time
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Next Steps

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us!

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact [e-mail]

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Closing Date: 28 October 2026 at 23:59pm

Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held in person at the Braintree Hub on the 5 and 6 November 2026.

We reserve the right to close or withdraw this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications.