Building Surveyor

Fraser Edwards Recruitment; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a talented Building Surveyor for a permanent role focusing on social housing. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for 60% remote work. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, inspections, and delivering reports. Ideal candidates will have proven experience and knowledge in housing maintenance. This role offers a generous benefits package with great work-life balance.

Benefits

28 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Car allowance

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social housing maintenance and repairs surveying.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Strong technical understanding of a wide range of housing stock.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social housing maintenance repairs and planned works surveys.
• Perform damp, subsidence, and structural inspections in both occupied and void properties.
• Deliver detailed technical reports directly to internal teams and contractors.

Skills

Social housing maintenance surveying

Health and Safety legislation knowledge

Building maintenance diagnostic techniques

Education

Relevant surveying qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Fraser Edwards is currently seeking a talented Building Surveyor for a permanent role with a leading client in the social housing sector. This position offers a dynamic hybrid working model, allowing for 60% of the work conducted from home and 40% based in the office.

Key Benefits

• Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: Embrace the convenience of a hybrid working model, giving you the flexibility to manage your work from the comfort of your home while still engaging with your team and projects in the office.
• Professional Growth: This role involves a variety of tasks, including social housing maintenance repairs, planned works surveys, and structural inspections. You will have the chance to enhance your expertise by working on both occupied and void properties, conducting pre and post works surveys, and delivering technical reports.
• Supportive Environment: Collaborate closely with management and support staff throughout the surveying process, ensuring a cohesive and efficient workflow.
• Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a car allowance, and a company pension, all designed to support your well-being and future.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct social housing maintenance repairs and planned works surveys.
• Perform damp, subsidence, and structural inspections in both occupied and void properties.
• Survey pre and post works, ensuring thorough and accurate assessments.
• Deliver detailed technical reports directly to internal teams and contractors.
• Liaise effectively with management and support staff throughout the surveying process.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in social housing maintenance and repairs surveying.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Relevant surveying qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical understanding of a wide range of housing stock.
• Extensive knowledge of building maintenance and diagnostic techniques.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday
35 hours per week

This role is perfect for a dedicated Building Surveyor looking to make a significant impact within the social housing sector while enjoying a balanced and flexible working environment. If you possess the required skills and experience, this could be the next step in your professional journey.