Building Surveyor

Home Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing charity is seeking an experienced Asset Building Surveyor to manage projects in London with a hybrid work environment. You will undertake building surveys, analyze stock data, and deliver projects aimed at improving asset performance. The ideal candidate will hold an MRICS or MCIOB accredited degree and have experience in project management. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects from inception to completion.
• Expertise in property condition surveys and specifying remediation works.
• Current knowledge of building construction, codes of practice, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own projects, providing creative solutions.
• Deliver bespoke projects from initial findings to completion.
• Attend site meetings, keeping stakeholders informed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Building surveying expertise

Analytical skills

Education

MRICS or MCIOB accredited Building Surveying degree

Tools

AutoCAD Lt

MS Project

Job description

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The office base is Liverpool Street, London; however, this is a hybrid role, with a current working pattern of two days in the office and the rest from home. National travel is expected a couple of days per month.

Permanent, full-time (37.5 hpw)

Salary circa: £47,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience, with great benefits!

Home, a place where you belong

You like solving problems. You spot the things others miss. And you want to use those skills for something that makes a difference.

As our new Asset Building Surveyor, you’ll be part of the Building Surveying and Asset Delivery team, a small but mighty group known for tackling some of the trickiest projects. We’re not-for-profit, so every smart decision you make helps more people live in safe, high-quality housing. You’ll use your technical know-how and creative thinking to look at our housing stock with fresh eyes, seeing what could be better, and how to make it happen.

You’ll manage your own projects from start to finish, with plenty of support when needed. This role offers real ownership and growth opportunities, backed by a team dedicated to collaboration, problem-solving, and doing the right thing for our customers.

Typical day as an Asset Building Surveyor

· Undertake building surveying and inspections, providing creative solutions to maximise asset performance, addressing issues such as complex defects, non-traditional stock, and reconfiguring existing schemes for new uses.

· Analyse existing stock data, gather additional information from specialists, and prepare long-term investment plans.

· Deliver bespoke projects from initial findings through to specifications, appoint project teams, and drive projects to completion.

· Maintain a good commercial understanding of assets by evaluating and conducting financial appraisals of schemes.

· Attend site meetings regularly, acting as the client, and keep project teams and stakeholders informed of any variations.

Imagine ending each day knowing you’ve made a real difference. That’s what you’ll do here, working for a top 10 Great Place to Work in the UK!

Enjoy flexibility and support to shape your role and grow.

You have

· An MRICS or MCIOB accredited Building Surveying degree or equivalent experience.

· Experience managing projects (private or public sector) from inception to completion, including appointing project teams and securing approvals. Familiarity with the planning system and implementing compliant schemes, including decent homes, is essential.

· Expertise in property condition surveys, inspections, specifying remediation works, and collaborating with external partners.

· Current knowledge of building construction, design, CDM requirements, codes of practice, regulations, standards, and materials.

· Experience creating tender and construction documentation, schedules of work, specifications, drawings (using AutoCAD Lt), and MS Project.

Note: Due to current sponsorship limits, we cannot offer sponsorship to external candidates for this role. This is under regular review.

Our team

You’ll join John and Vik in our Building Surveying and Asset Delivery team. We’re passionate about our work, having delivered property conversions, refurbishments, and retrofit programs. We work nationally on challenging projects and are a supportive team committed to problem-solving and advancing our work program.

Job details

· Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday. Manage your own diary with flexible hours for breaks or personal needs.

· Hybrid working: two days in London office, the rest from home, with occasional travel.

· Must have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle; mileage paid.