Building Surveyor

CIH International Housing Group; Briton Ferry; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tai Tarian is seeking a Building Surveyor to assess building condition, identify defects and risks, and diagnose root causes. You will develop proportionate, cost-effective solutions and support retrofit and energy efficiency programmes across the property portfolio.

You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience, and you may hold DEA/Retrofit Assessor qualifications or commit to achieving them. Close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• DEA/Retrofit Assessor qualification or commitment to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Assess the condition and performance of buildings, identifying defects and risks.
• Diagnose root causes and develop proportionate, cost-effective solutions.
• Contribute to retrofit, energy efficiency and fabric improvement programmes.
• Provide technical advice to support safe, compliant, sustainable management, maintenance and improvement of homes and buildings.

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

DEA/Retrofit Assessor qualification or commitment to work towards

Job description

Building Surveyor

We are currently recruiting for a permanent, full-time position with a competitive pay and benefits package including a salary of £43,448 per year.

Reporting to the Property Surveying Manager, the Building Surveyor is responsible for assessing the condition and performance of buildings, identifying defects and risks, diagnosing root causes and developing appropriate, proportionate and cost-effective solutions.

The role will contribute to the delivery of retrofit, energy efficiency and fabric improvement programmes, ensuring that technical solutions consider whole-building performance, sustainability and the longer-term requirements of the property portfolio.

Working with internal teams, and external stakeholders, the role provides technical advice to support the safe, compliant, sustainable and effective management, maintenance and improvement of homes and buildings.

To be successful in the role of Building Surveyor you will be educated to a degree standard or have equivalent experience. You will also be a Qualified DEA/Retrofit Assessor or have the commitment to work towards.

Please see attached Building Surveyor role profile for the full job description and person specification.

About Us

This is a great opportunity to join a socially conscious award-winning organisation, named Best Sustainable Housing Association in Wales 2021. With over 9,000 properties across our region, we are one of the largest social housing landlords in Wales, making a real difference in our communities.

Every one of us who works for Tai Tarian is passionate and committed to making a difference to our customers, employees, and the surrounding community and we work in a values-led culture that is Be Bold, Be Fair and Be Kind which empowers us to continually grow and change.

Find out more about us in our Candidate Pack, get a feel for what it's like to work with us, find out what we're looking for, about our recruitment process and decide whether you can see yourself as a part of our amazing organisation. You will also find hints and tips to support you with your application.

As an equal opportunities' employer, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage suitably qualified applicants from all areas of the community.

If you would like further information about this opportunity, please contact [e-mail]

Please note, if successful you will need to provide original documentation to confirm you have a right to work in the UK

Closing date: 23rd of September 2026

Please note, the closing date is given as a guide. We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive high volumes of applications. Therefore, we recommend that you apply early.