Building Surveyor

Talent International; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is looking for an experienced Building Surveyor to conduct comprehensive surveying services across their housing portfolio in London. The ideal candidate will have a relevant surveying qualification and strong experience in building pathology and repairs, ensuring compliance with Awaab's Law. This permanent position offers a negotiable salary of £52,000.

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering high-quality technical surveying services.
• Strong technical background in repairs and maintenance within residential settings.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage contractors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed building surveys and defect diagnosis.
• Lead inspections for repairs and property condition issues.
• Ensure compliance with Awaab's Law and housing legislation.
• Produce technical reports and manage contractors.

Skills

Building pathology

Defect diagnosis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant construction or building surveying qualification (HNC/HND, degree, MCIOB, MRICS or equivalent)

Job description

Building Surveyor | London | Permanent | £52,000 Negotiable

Talent is recruiting for a leading housing association seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to deliver high-quality technical surveying services across their housing stock. This role covers a broad range of building pathology, repairs, compliance and project oversight, with particular emphasis on ensuring homes meet the standards introduced under Awaab's Law.

Role Overview

• Carry out detailed building surveys, defect diagnosis and building pathology assessments across a diverse housing portfolio.
• Lead technical inspections for responsive repairs, planned works, disrepair cases, structural issues and property condition concerns.
• Ensure full compliance with current housing legislation, including the requirements of Awaab's Law relating to damp, mould and hazard response times.
• Produce high-quality technical reports, specifications, schedules of work and recommendations.
• Manage contractors and consultants, ensuring works are delivered to agreed standards, budgets and timelines.
• Provide professional advice on building performance, asset condition, investment planning and compliance.

Requirements

• Relevant construction or building surveying qualification (HNC/HND, degree, MCIOB, MRICS or equivalent).
• Strong technical experience in building pathology, defect diagnosis, repairs and maintenance within social housing or residential settings.
• Knowledge and practical experience of the requirements of Awaab's Law and associated regulatory standards.
• Skilled in producing technical reports, specifications, contractor oversight and compliance assessments.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

If you are interested in this role and would like to be considered, please apply below and we'll be in touch shortly.