Building Surveyor

Michael Page (UK); Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Property Surveyor to lead the identification and resolution of complex property defects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively with non-specialists. This role offers a collaborative work environment and a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Life assurance at three times your salary

Health cash plan

Enhanced pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in handling complex property maintenance and repair cases.
• Strong technical knowledge of housing construction, diagnostics, and standard repair schedules.
• Effective communicator, skilled at simplifying technical matters for non-specialists.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve complex property defects.
• Manage cases including damp, insurance-related repairs, and disrepair claims.
• Assess and classify health and safety hazards.

Skills

Complex property maintenance

Housing construction knowledge

Communication skills

Damp and mould identification

Collaborative work

Job description

Overview

Impactful Work: Help improve residents' homes by diagnosing complex issues.

Enjoy a collaborative culture with opportunities for growth and development.

About Our Client

I am working in collaboration with A large UK-based housing provider managing properties across the East Midlands. They focus on affordable housing and community support, with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and resident wellbeing.

Job Description

• Serve as the lead specialist for identifying and resolving complex property defects.
• Manage a broad range of cases independently, including damp, insurance-related repairs, and disrepair claims.
• Apply expert knowledge of building pathology and housing standards to assess and classify health and safety hazards.
• Offer technical advice and post-inspection support to ensure consistent quality across property maintenance.
• Contribute to planned works and drive service improvements through innovation and professional expertise.
• Evaluate home improvement proposals with a focus on protecting housing assets.
• Collaborate across teams to support initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and resident satisfaction.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Property Surveyor should have:

• Demonstrated success in handling complex property maintenance and repair cases.
• Strong technical knowledge of housing construction, diagnostics, and standard repair schedules.
• Expertise in identifying damp and mould issues and applying housing health and safety regulations.
• Clear and effective communicator, skilled at simplifying technical matters for non-specialist audiences.
• Driven to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions with a focus on getting it right first time.
• Experienced in working collaboratively across both technical and operational teams.

What’s on Offer

• 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays
• An additional personal day to observe a belief or value of your choice
• Two paid days for volunteering in your community
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of leave annually
• Life assurance at three times your salary
• Health cash plan to support everyday medical expenses
• Enhanced pension scheme with matched contributions up to 9%
• Interest-free loan available to support rental deposits
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support
• Season ticket loan for travel costs
• Access to a wide range of online training resources
• Financial support available for tenancy deposits