Building Surveyor

Building Careers UK Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Varied residential property portfolio

Long-term career progression

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd in Warrington is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to plan and deliver maintenance and improvement programmes across a residential portfolio. You will inspect properties, develop specifications and manage contractors to ensure projects meet required standards.

The role covers planned and cyclical works, stock condition surveys, and ensuring compliance with CDM and health and safety rules.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Building Surveyor in housing or residential property.
• Experience delivering planned works and major repairs.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and construction processes.
• Experience preparing specifications and schedules of work.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering planned and cyclical maintenance programmes.
• Managing works and projects from inception through to completion.
• Preparing specifications and schedules of work for planned improvements and corrective works.
• Carrying out inspections and identifying defects and maintenance requirements.
• Undertaking stock condition surveys and using survey data to inform future maintenance programmes.
• Managing and monitoring contractors to ensure works are delivered to a high standard.
• Establishing and maintaining effective contractor relationships.
• Monitoring the progress and quality of works.
• Carrying out inspections and post-inspections as required.
• Providing technical advice on building maintenance and construction matters.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with CDM regulations and health and safety requirements

Skills

Building surveyor experience

Contractor management

Communication skills

Technical problem-solving

Education

HNC/HND in building-related discipline

Job description

Building Surveyor

Location - Warrington

Salary - £37,000 - £50,000

About the Company

Our client is an established property organisation responsible for the management, maintenance and improvement of a substantial residential property portfolio. As part of its continued investment in its housing stock, the organisation is looking to appoint an experienced Building Surveyor to support planned maintenance, major repairs and property improvement programmes.

The Role

As a Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for planning and delivering maintenance and improvement programmes across a residential property portfolio. Working from home and covering a designated patch, you will undertake property inspections, develop specifications and schedules of work, manage contractors and ensure projects are delivered to the required standard.

The role will cover planned and cyclical works, corrective repairs and stock condition surveying, providing a varied opportunity for a surveyor with strong residential building knowledge and experience delivering works from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering planned and cyclical maintenance programmes
• Managing works and projects from inception through to completion
• Preparing specifications and schedules of work for planned improvements and corrective works
• Carrying out inspections and identifying defects and maintenance requirements
• Undertaking stock condition surveys and using survey data to inform future maintenance programmes
• Managing and monitoring contractors to ensure works are delivered to a high standard
• Establishing and maintaining effective contractor relationships
• Monitoring the progress and quality of works
• Carrying out inspections and post-inspections as required
• Providing technical advice on building maintenance and construction matters
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with CDM regulations and relevant health and safety requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor within housing, residential property or a similar environment
• Experience delivering planned works projects and major repairs
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and construction processes
• Experience preparing specifications and schedules of work
• Experience undertaking stock condition surveys
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and health and safety
• Good contractor management and communication skills
• Strong technical and problem-solving ability
• Minimum HNC/HND in a building-related discipline
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• £37,000 - £50,000 salary
• Permanent position
• Varied residential property portfolio
• Planned maintenance, major repairs and stock condition work
• Opportunity to contribute to ongoing property investment programmes
• Long-term career progression
• Supportive working environment

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted