Building Surveyor

Eden Brown; Colne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a temporary Building Surveyor for an immediate start. This role requires ensuring the effective delivery of inspections and repairs across the council's housing portfolio, ensuring compliance with regulations and high standards. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of experience in the Social Housing Sector, with expertise in risk assessment and building maintenance. This position offers an hourly rate of up to £38.00 through an umbrella company.

Qualifications

• 5 years post-qualification experience in the Social Housing Sector.
• Experience in all aspects of building services within the construction industry.
• Proven track record of risk assessing and specifying repairs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective delivery of inspections and repairs for housing portfolio.
• Conduct various property inspections to ensure compliance with policies.
• Oversee technical delivery of small works in building maintenance.

Skills

Risk assessment

Building maintenance

Technical delivery

Inspection techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Surveying

Job description

Overview

Looking for a new role this side of Christmas, my client a Large Local Authority is looking for a temporary Building Surveyor.

• Immediate start available
• 3–6 months
• Up to £38.00 per hour; Umbrella

Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective delivery of inspections and repairs for council's housing and property portfolio, in compliance with the Council's policies, regulations, and landlord repair obligations. This includes conducting inspections, specifying complex repairs, assessing risk, and ensuring works are completed to high standards within agreed costs and timelines.

In this role you will be responsible for the completion of a variety of inspections (e.g. voids, mutual exchange, damp and mould) across the Council's property portfolio, ensuring compliance with the Council's current policies, void specification and guidelines for landlord repair obligations.

Qualifications

To be considered a BS with 5 years post‑qualification experience, from a Local Authority in the Social Housing Sector. Experience working as a professional surveyor engaged in all aspects of building services within the construction industry, with a proven track‑record of risk assessing, specifying and overseeing the technical delivery of small works (ideally building maintenance related).

Equal Opportunity

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Interested? Apply now or call Andy Husselbee on (phone number removed).