Building Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading housing provider is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join their busy social housing team. This ongoing temporary role involves carrying out various property surveys, diagnosing building defects, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of works. Candidates should have proven experience in social housing, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £28-32 and the potential for long-term extension.

Benefits

Ongoing workload

Professional technical team support

Immediate start for suitable candidates

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor within social housing.
• Strong technical knowledge of maintenance and compliance.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property surveys across social housing stock.
• Diagnose building defects and provide technical recommendations.
• Liaise with residents and contractors to ensure smooth delivery of works.

Skills

Building pathology

Repairs

Planned works

Disrepair

Communication

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.