Building Surveyor

Elevate Projects Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Cardiff seeks an Interim Building Surveyor to oversee capital works and property maintenance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar setting, strong technical competence in building pathology, and exceptional communication skills. This role offers a contract of 3-6 months with hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to make an immediate impact on housing quality in South Wales communities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Housing Association or Local Authority environment.
• Strong technical competence in maintenance and project management.
• In-depth understanding of housing compliance and tenant safety.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing planned capital works and property maintenance.
• Managing disrepair claims in line with policies.
• Conducting damp and mould inspections and ensuring remedial action.

Skills

Building pathology

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

HHSRS Certification

Job description

Interim Building Surveyor - Housing Association

Location: Cardiff and surrounding areas

Rate: £350 - £450 per day (Umbrella / PAYE options available)

Contract Length: 3-6 months (with potential extension)

Responsibilities

• Overseeing planned capital works, property repairs and maintenance programmes.
• Managing and assessing disrepair claims in line with legislative and policy frameworks.
• Conducting detailed damp and mould inspections, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective remedial action.
• Applying HHSRS

About You

• Proven experience working within a Housing Association or Local Authority environment.
• Strong technical competence in building pathology, maintenance, and project management.
• In-depth understanding of housing compliance and tenant safety.
• HHSRS Certification (mandatory).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to take on meaningful, hands-on work that directly improves housing quality across South Wales communities. You'll work within a supportive team culture, in a flexible interim capacity, with hybrid working arrangements available.

If you're ready for your next contract and want to make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your updated CV