Building Surveyor

Peabody; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Out of Hours rota (optional)

Job summary

Peabody in North East London seeks an experienced Building Surveyor to manage disrepair cases end to end, inspect properties, diagnose defects and prepare technical reports and schedules of work.

This hybrid role combines on-site duties at Westminster Bridge Road with a second administrative day at a local hub, emphasising resident communication and contractor oversight.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Building Surveying, Building Pathology or a related discipline.
• Strong experience managing disrepair cases in social housing.
• Knowledge of building defects, construction methods and housing legislation.
• Experience producing technical reports and schedules of work.
• Excellent contractor management and stakeholder engagement.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• RICS membership or working towards accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal disrepair cases from inspection through to completion.
• Carry out property inspections, diagnose defects and prepare technical reports and specifications.
• Specify repairs, estimate costs and manage contractor performance.
• Monitor works, complete post-inspections and ensure repairs meet required standards.
• Keep residents informed throughout the process, providing excellent customer service.
• Maintain accurate records and support legal and compliance requirements.

Skills

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Organisation

Education

Degree, HNC or HND in Building Surveying, Building Pathology or related

RICS membership or working towards accreditation

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/1231/1449

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent Full Time

Monday to Friday - 9-5

Working Hours:

35

Location:

North East London

Closing Date:

20/10/2026

Vacancy Category:

Property Services

Service Area:

Operations North East London

Directorate:

Operations

Our Vacancy

Building Surveyor (Disrepair) – Make a Real Difference to Residents' Homes

We're looking for an experienced Building Surveyor (Disrepair) to join our Repairs Team, managing legal disrepair cases and helping ensure residents receive a high-quality, timely and professional service.

This hybrid role includes attendance at Westminster Bridge Road, alongside a second administrative day at a local hub.

What you'll be doing

• Manage legal disrepair cases from inspection through to completion.
• Carry out property inspections, diagnose defects and prepare technical reports and specifications.
• Specify repairs, estimate costs and manage contractor performance.
• Monitor works, complete post-inspections and ensure repairs meet required standards.
• Keep residents informed throughout the process, providing excellent customer service.
• Maintain accurate records and support legal and compliance requirements.

You'll be supported by a dedicated administrative team, allowing you to focus on surveying, inspections, reporting and contractor management.

What you'll bring

• Degree, HNC or HND in Building Surveying, Building Pathology or a related discipline.
• Strong experience managing disrepair cases within social housing.
• Knowledge of building defects, construction methods and relevant housing legislation.
• Experience producing technical reports, specifications and schedules of work.
• Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• RICS membership or working towards professional accreditation.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

This role involves regular travel across your designated area, undertaking inspections, managing contractors and working closely with residents to resolve legal disrepair cases.

There is an option to participate in the Property Services Out of Hours rota, which may include evenings and weekends but this is not compulsory.

Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 29th October at Hugh Cubitt Community Centre.

Got questions? Reach out to George Murphy, Talent Specialist, at [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive enough applications.