Building Surveyor

iO Associates; Wembley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based consultancy is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to support residential retrofit projects in London. Your role will involve conducting condition surveys and managing high-volume outputs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building surveying and knowledge of NHHS and Decent Homes Standards. This position offers an initial contract duration of 6 months with a potential for extensions, making it an excellent opportunity in a dynamic consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Building Surveyor within residential or retrofit environments.
• Strong knowledge of NHHS and Decent Homes Standards.
• Ability to operate within high-volume, fast-paced survey programmes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed condition surveys of existing residential properties.
• Support major retrofit and refurbishment programmes ensuring compliance.
• Deliver surveys across London boroughs as part of national frameworks.
• Produce accurate technical reports and recommendations for improvements.
• Manage workload, deadlines, and deliverables within allocated timeframes.
• Coordinate with regional teams for multi-region programme delivery.
• Maintain high-quality documentation and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Building Surveying

Knowledge of NHHS

Understanding Decent Homes Standards

Working under tight deadlines

High-volume survey experience

Job description

Building Surveyor - Residential Retrofit (Contract)

Location: North-West London
Duration: 6 months (with potential for extensions)

About the Opportunity

A leading UK-based engineering and built-environment consultancy is expanding its national building surveying division to support a growing pipeline of residential retrofit and condition assessment programmes.

With a long-standing reputation for delivering large-scale infrastructure, public‑sector, and property projects, the organisation is now strengthening its presence across London and the wider UK regions. They work on major national frameworks, supporting local authorities and housing providers with high‑volume surveying, digital reporting tools, and sustainability‑led asset improvement projects.

To support this accelerated programme, we are looking for experienced Building Surveyors who can deliver fast‑paced, high‑frequency survey outputs to tight project timescales.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed condition surveys of existing residential properties, including social housing and local authority stock.
• Support major retrofit and refurbishment programmes, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
• Deliver surveys across London boroughs as part of high‑volume national frameworks.
• Produce accurate technical reports, assessments, and recommendations for building improvements.
• Manage workload, deadlines, and deliverables within allocated timeframes.
• Coordinate with regional teams and contribute to multi‑region programme delivery.
• Maintain high‑quality documentation and ensure data accuracy across all surveyed properties.

Key Requirements

• Proven background as a Building Surveyor, ideally within residential or retrofit environments.
• Strong knowledge of NHHS, Decent Homes Standards, and UK housing retrofit frameworks.
• Ability to operate within high-volume, fast‑paced survey programmes.