Building Surveyor

VennGroup; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group is recruiting for 2 experienced Building Surveyors to support a Social Housing organisation in Greater Manchester. The roles involve inspecting residential properties, assessing housing conditions and hazards in line with Awaab's Law Phase Two and the HHSRS.

You'll undertake five hazard focus areas, perform damp and mould surveys when required, and produce detailed inspection reports using a PDA.

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying or related role.
• Residential property inspection experience essential.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction and defects.
• Ability to diagnose hazards and recommend remedial works.
• Experience navigating Awaab's Law Phase Two requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete approximately 4 to 6 property inspections per day.
• Undertake inspections relating to Awaab's Law Phase Two.
• Assess excess cold and excess heat hazards.
• Identify falls risks and structural safety concerns.
• Inspect domestic hygiene and sanitation-related hazards.
• Carry out damp and mould surveys when required.
• Diagnose residential building defects and recommend remedial works.
• Record inspection findings, photographs and repairs using a PDA.
• Produce accurate property inspection reports.
• Liaise with internal repairs, maintenance and property services teams

Skills

Property inspection

Building defects knowledge

Hazard assessment

Communication

Tools

PDA

Job description

Building Surveyor x2 - Awaab's Law Phase Two - Social Housing - Greater Manchester

Venn Group are recruiting for 2 experienced Building Surveyors to support a Social Housing organisation in Greater Manchester. These Building Surveyor positions offer an initial six-month contract, with rolling extensions likely.

The successful Building Surveyors will undertake property inspections and housing hazard assessments in preparation for Awaab's Law Phase Two, focusing on five additional housing hazards.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Building Surveyor, Housing Surveyor, Property Surveyor or Repairs Surveyor with strong residential property inspection and building defect diagnosis experience.

What is on offer

• 2 Building Surveyor vacancies

• Initial six-month contracts

• Rolling extensions likely

• 37 hours per week

• Greater Manchester location

• Day-rate contracts

• Approximately 4 to 6 property inspections per day

The role

As a Building Surveyor, you will carry out residential property inspections, assessing housing conditions and identifying hazards in accordance with Awaab's Law Phase Two and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

The Building Surveyors will focus on five specific hazard categories:

• Excess Cold: Assessing heating deficiencies, insulation issues, heat loss and inadequate thermal performance.

• Excess Heat: Identifying overheating risks, ventilation deficiencies and unsuitable internal temperatures.

• Falls: Inspecting floors, stairs, handrails, pathways, steps and other potential fall hazards.

• Structural Collapse and Falling Elements: Identifying structural defects, unstable building components, loose masonry, unsafe ceilings and other building fabric concerns.

• Domestic Hygiene: Assessing sanitation, drainage, pest-related property defects, washing facilities and kitchen or bathroom conditions.

Fire safety and electrical hazards will be managed by separate specialist departments.

The Building Surveyor will also undertake damp and mould inspections when required, with all findings, defects and recommended remedial works recorded using a PDA.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete approximately 4 to 6 property inspections per day

• Undertake inspections relating to Awaab's Law Phase Two

• Assess excess cold and excess heat hazards

• Identify falls risks and structural safety concerns

• Inspect domestic hygiene and sanitation-related hazards

• Carry out damp and mould surveys when required

• Diagnose residential building defects and recommend remedial works

• Record inspection findings, photographs and repairs using a PDA

• Produce accurate property inspection reports

• Liaise with internal repairs, maintenance and property services teams

About you

• Experience as a Building Surveyor, Property Surveyor, Housing Surveyor or Repairs Surveyor

• Previous residential property inspection and surveying experience essential

• Strong knowledge of residential construction and building defects

• Experience identifying property hazards and recommending remedial works

• Knowledge o