Building Surveyor

Chime Housing; Waterford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution up to 10

Development opportunities

Rewards scheme

Job summary

Chime Housing is seeking a Building Surveyor to join the Healthy Homes Team. You will inspect, diagnose and manage remedial works across our housing portfolio, with a focus on damp, mould and health hazards.

The role centers on proactive surveys, compliance with Awaab's Law, and delivering high-quality service to residents. Join a team that values customer safety, regulatory compliance and collaborative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting residential building surveys and diagnosing defects.
• Proven ability to produce technical reports and specifications.
• Knowledge of damp, mould and condensation remediation.
• Awareness of Awaab's Law and social housing regulations.
• Strong communication and customer-focused approach.
• Valid driving licence with car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections of phase 1 and 2 hazards across the housing portfolio.
• Diagnose defects and recommend remedial solutions using risk-based approach.
• Produce detailed survey reports, specifications and recommendations.
• Monitor repairs to ensure standards and regulatory timescales.
• Investigate complex disrepair cases and customer complaints.
• Collaborate with contractors, housing teams and residents to achieve outcomes.
• Support compliance with Awaab's Law through inspections and remediations.
• Maintain accurate records and case management using internal systems.

Skills

Surveying experience

Technical reporting

Damp & mould diagnosis

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Customer focus

Driving licence

Education

RICS accredited degree

Job description

Building Surveyor (Healthy Homes)

Chime Housing

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000, 37 hours per week

The Vacancy

37 hours per week

Introduction to the role

We have introduced a new team at Chime Housing! The Healthy Homes Team has been created to identify, assess and address Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) hazards, with a particular focus on damp and mould, disrepair and complex repair issues that impact our customers' health and wellbeing.

We are looking for a talented and customer-focused Building Surveyor to join the team and play a key role in delivering inspections and interventions in line with phase 1 and 2 of Awaab's Law. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a proactive service that places customer safety and regulatory compliance at its heart.

Role purpose

To protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our customers by identifying, investigating and resolving housing-related hazards through high-quality surveying, diagnosis and project management, ensuing compliance with legislation, regulatory requirements and organisational standards.

What's the role?

Key Accountabilities:

• Undertake inspections relating to Awaab's Law phase 1 and 2 hazards across the housing portfolio.
• Diagnose building defects and identify appropriate remedial solutions using a risk-based approach.
• Produced detailed survey reports, specifications and recommendations for remedial works.
• Monitor and manage repairs to ensure works are completed to the required standards and within regulatory timescales.
• Investigate complex property-related complaints and disrepair cases.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, housing teams and customers to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support compliance with Awaab's Law by undertaking inspections and determining appropriate remedials.
• Provide technical advise and guidance to colleagues and customers on building defects and housing health hazards
• Maintain accurate records and case management information using internal systems.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Experience undertaking residential building surveys and diagnosing building defects.
• Experience producing technical reports and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of damp, mould and condensation diagnosis and remediation.
• Awareness of Awaab's Law and current social housing regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to improving residents homes.
• RICS accredited degree in building surveying or equivalent.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car with business insurance.

Desirable:

• Memberships of RICS, CIOB, CABE or similar professional body.
• Knowledge of disrepair claims and Housing Ombudsman requirements.

View full Job Description HERE

Who you'll work with

• Responsible to: Healthy Homes Manager
• Department: Repairs & Maintenance

What can we offer you?

• 28 days' annual leave (pro rata)
• Employer pension contribution of up to 10%
• Development opportunities
• Comprehensive employee rewards scheme

How we work

We embrace agile working - blending time in our communities, shared spaces, and remote working. With digital technology at the heart of our approach, we empower teams and individuals to work flexibly.