Building Surveyor

Service Care Solutions; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector agency in Northallerton is seeking a Building Surveyor to conduct detailed property condition assessments and maintenance planning. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Building Surveying and possess experience in conducting building surveys. This role offers £30 per hour under Umbrella LTD inside IR35, with benefits like a referral bonus.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £250

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Full professional membership (or working towards) of RICS or CIOB.
• Proven experience conducting building surveys and condition assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed condition surveys of residential housing stock.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and maintenance recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and health & safety standards.

Skills

Building surveying experience

Communication skills

Report writing skills

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Professional membership of RICS or CIOB

Job description

The Role

The key purpose of the role is to carry out professional building surveying duties across the Council's housing stock, supporting the delivery of property condition assessments, maintenance planning, and compliance assurance.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Conducting detailed condition surveys and inspections of residential housing stock
• Preparing technical reports, specifications, and maintenance recommendations
• Providing professional advice on building pathology, refurbishment, and asset management
• Ensuring compliance with statutory building regulations and health & safety standards
• Liaising with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to support project delivery
• Maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with Council procedures

The Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will require:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline
• Full professional membership (or working towards) of RICS or CIOB
• Proven experience conducting building surveys and condition assessments

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Experience working within a local authority, housing association, or public sector environment
• Strong technical understanding of building construction, defects, and maintenance planning
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such is offering £30 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £25 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (email removed) or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) 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.