Building Surveyor

Recruit 4 Construction Ltd; Greater London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Home-based role

Regional travel

Job summary

Recruit 4 Construction Ltd is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to own a varied regional housing portfolio across the East of England. The role offers home-based work with regular travel and an autonomous remit to deliver planned works, voids and major repairs.

You will inspect properties, assess works, specify solutions and oversee delivery through external contractors, while ensuring safety, quality and value.

Qualifications

• Experience as Building Surveyor or similar in housing/maintenance.
• Ability to inspect properties and manage contractors.
• Knowledge of fire safety and compliance basics.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out property inspections, planned works surveys and technical assessments.
• Overseeing planned investment works, void works and major repairs.
• Assessing and specifying works for major and complex repairs.
• Supporting Fire Risk Assessment actions and asbestos re-inspections.
• Monitoring contractor performance, quality, timescales and value for money.
• Managing and tracking budgets linked to planned works and repairs.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly and to the required standard.
• Supporting procurement and tendering activity where required.
• Updating property systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Working closely with regional teams, compliance teams and senior management.
• Helping to improve service delivery, contractor standards and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Building Surveyor - Regional Housing Portfolio

Home Based | East of England | £40,000 - £46,000 + £5,500 Car Allowance

Recruit 4 Construction are recruiting for an experienced and proactive Building Surveyor to take ownership of a varied regional housing portfolio across the East of England.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being out on site, solving problems, managing contractors and seeing works through properly from inspection to completion. The role will suit a Building Surveyor who wants more autonomy, more variety and the chance to play a key part in the delivery of planned works, void works, major repairs and compliance-led property improvements.

You will be home based, with regular travel across the region expected around three days per week. The portfolio includes properties across areas such as London, Peterborough, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds, North Yorkshire, Lincoln and Grimsby.

This is not a role where you will be stuck behind a desk. You will be inspecting properties, assessing works, reviewing standards, monitoring contractor performance, supporting investment programmes and making sure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the right quality.

The Role

As Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for supporting the effective delivery of planned maintenance, void works and major repairs across the region.

You will use your technical knowledge to assess property condition, identify required works, specify solutions and oversee delivery through external contractors. You will also support compliance activity including fire risk actions, asbestos re-inspections, stock condition surveys and technical inspections linked to major or complex repairs.

You will work closely with internal teams and external contractors to make sure works are completed on time, within budget and to a high standard, while keeping customer service and resident experience at the centre of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out property inspections, planned works surveys and technical assessments
• Overseeing planned investment works, void works and major repairs
• Assessing and specifying works for major and complex repairs
• Supporting Fire Risk Assessment actions and asbestos re-inspections
• Monitoring contractor performance, quality, timescales and value for money
• Managing and tracking budgets linked to planned works and repairs
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly and to the required standard
• Supporting procurement and tendering activity where required
• Updating property systems and maintaining accurate records
• Working closely with regional teams, compliance teams and senior management
• Helping to improve service delivery, contractor standards and customer satisfaction

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone with a strong background in housing, property maintenance, building surveying, planned works or construction.

You will need to be confident carrying out inspections, identifying defects, dealing with contractors and managing a varied workload across multiple sites. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be dealing with internal teams, external partners, contractors and residents.

The successful candidate will be organised, commercially aware and confident making evidence-based decisions. You will understand the importance of quality, compliance, health and safety, cost control and customer care.

Ideal Experience

• Experience working as a Building Surveyor, Property Surveyor, Maintenance Surveyor or similar
• Background in housing, property maintenance, planned works or construction
• Knowledge of planned investment works, voids, major repairs and compliance
• Experience monitoring contractors and checking quality of works
• Understanding of health and safety requirements within residential properties
• Ability to manage budgets, priorities and multiple workstreams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills and ability to update property or CAFM systems
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Package

• Salary of £40,000 - £46,000 depending on experience
• £5,500 car allowance
• 35 hours per week
• Home based role with regional travel
• Autonomous position covering the East of England
• Long-term opportunity within a values-led housing environment

Why Apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Building Surveyor who wants a role with genuine variety, responsibility and impact.

You will be trusted to manage your region, influence standards, work closely with contractors and help deliver safe, well-maintained homes for people who rely on them. If you enjoy technical property work, contractor management, planned works and getting things moving on site, this role offers a strong mix of autonomy, purpose and progression.