Building Surveyor

Daniel Owen Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor in North London for an ongoing temporary contract in social housing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in repairs and compliance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. With a competitive pay rate of £28-32 per hour, this role offers the chance to join a well-regarded social housing provider with long-term potential and support from a professional technical team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor within social housing.
• Strong technical knowledge of building pathology, maintenance, and compliance.
• Experience with repairs, planned works, voids, damp & mould, and disrepair essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of property surveys across social housing stock.
• Diagnose building defects and provide clear, accurate technical recommendations.
• Prepare specifications of work, schedules, cost estimates, and tender documents.

Skills

Building pathology

Communication skills

Report writing skills

Technical knowledge of maintenance

Job description

Building Surveyor - Social Housing

Location: North London
Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing
Pay Rate: 28-32 per hour (umbrella/PAYE options available)

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join a busy social housing team on an ongoing temporary contract. This role is ideal for a surveyor with a strong background in repairs, voids, disrepair, and planned works who can work independently, deliver high-quality surveys, and support the effective maintenance of housing stock.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of property surveys across social housing stock, including:

  • Responsive repairs

  • Voids inspections

  • Damp & mould assessments

  • Disrepair surveys

  • Planned maintenance and condition surveys

• Diagnose building defects and provide clear, accurate technical recommendations.

• Prepare specifications of work, schedules, cost estimates, and tender documents.

• Liaise with residents, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of works.

• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works meet required quality, compliance, and timescales.

• Use housing and asset management systems to record survey outcomes and maintain accurate documentation.

• Assist with procurement activities and project delivery as required by the service.

• Ensure all work complies with health & safety, building regulations, and organisational standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor within social housing (local authority or housing association).

• Strong technical knowledge of building pathology, maintenance, and compliance.

• Experience with repairs, planned works, voids, damp & mould, and disrepair essential.

• Good understanding of current legislation including the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Contract Details

• Ongoing temporary contract with potential for long-term extension.

• Competitive hourly rate: 28-32 per hour, depending on experience.

• Immediate start for suitable candidates.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a well-regarded social housing provider with a stable, ongoing workload.

• Varied, autonomous role with strong support from a professional technical team.

• Excellent hourly rate and long-term potential.