Building Surveyor

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Islington; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector client is seeking a Building Surveyor for their Assets and Repairs Team in North London. The successful candidate will manage repairs contracts, ensuring high-quality service for residents while leading a team and complying with regulations. Ideal candidates will hold a Chartered Surveyor status and possess substantial experience in the construction and housing sector.

Qualifications

• Chartered Surveyor status (RICS or CIOB) or equivalent qualification.
• Substantial experience in building defect diagnosis and project management.
• Strong knowledge of building construction and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Managing performance of responsive repairs and planned works contracts.
• Conducting pre- and post-inspection of works for quality assurance.
• Leading disrepair cases and overseeing resident consultations.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organisational Skills

Education

Chartered Surveyor (RICS or CIOB)

Tools

Asset Management Systems

Job description

A client within the Public Sector based in North Londonis currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor to join their Assets and Repairs Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, permanent position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority or housing association within a repairs and maintenance environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is tolead a small team of surveyors and manage responsive repairs contracts, ensuring ISHA residents receive high-quality, value-for-money repairs and maintenance services. The postholder will ensure excellent customer experience, positive outcomes, and compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Managing performance and delivery of responsive repairs and planned works contracts.
• Pre- and post-inspection of works to assess quality, value for money, and tenant satisfaction.
• Leading on disrepair cases, resident complaints, and void property management.
• Approving payments, resolving contractor disputes, and ensuring procurement compliance.
• Supporting and developing team members, overseeing section 20 notifications and resident consultations.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:

• Chartered Surveyor status (RICS or CIOB) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Substantial experience in building defect diagnosis, project management, and contractor supervision.
• A strong working knowledge of building construction, maintenance techniques, and contract law.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience working in the housing sector, particularly with repairs and voids.
• Strong IT and organisational skills, including use of asset management systems.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering up to £56,195 p/a + benefits.
How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to [e-mail] or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.