Building Surveyor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Asset Surveyor to travel across Birmingham, Coventry, and Worcester. The successful candidate will manage investment projects, conduct property surveys, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role requires strong project management skills and a recognised qualification in a building-related subject. Benefits include up to 31 days of leave, enhanced family leave, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy extra annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Organisational sick pay

Generous pension scheme

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and delivery of major works programmes.
• Strong project management skills focused on stakeholder consultation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement and contract management.
• Proficiency in managing health and safety related to building hazards.
• Recognised qualification in a building-related subject.
• Full UK driving licence for travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple investment projects with effective budget management.
• Conduct site inspections to verify compliance and manage costs.
• Undertake building surveys for various property conditions.
• Prepare specifications and schedules for procurement compliance.
• Inspect communal areas for health and safety issues.
• Carry out regular site surveys to develop survey programmes.

Job description

Asset Surveyor Perm

Annual Salary: £45,074

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (Mobile worker covering Birmingham, Coventry, and Worcester)

Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a dedicated Asset Surveyor to join our team. This role involves travelling across Birmingham, Coventry, and Worcester, and is ideal for someone with a strong background in building and construction within the housing sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering programmed maintenance projects and conducting comprehensive surveys to ensure the longevity and safety of property assets.

Day-to-day of the role

• Lead and manage multiple investment projects, including leaseholder consultation, using effective project, contract, and budget management.
• Supervise projects during the contract works phase, ensuring contractors meet agreed performance measures.
• Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with specifications, record variations, and manage costs through regular valuations.
• Undertake building surveys for structural defects, fire damage, disrepair, and property purchase reports, and prepare detailed reports with repair/remedial work schedules.
• Prepare specifications and schedules of works for procurement exercises in line with policy and regulations.
• Inspect communal areas focusing on health and safety issues, particularly concerning fire safety, asbestos management, and electrical installations.
• Plan, manage, and monitor health and safety of projects in compliance with Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015.
• Carry out regular site surveys to collect stock data, assist with validation of key assumptions, and utilize the stock condition database to develop long‑term survey programmes.
• Identify and address housing, welfare, or safeguarding concerns during visits and provide basic advice to residents on home maintenance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and delivery of major works programmes, including contract management and budgetary control.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on stakeholder consultation and customer satisfaction.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement, standard contracts in the construction industry, and legislative frameworks applicable to building / construction and social housing sectors.
• Experience in developing specifications from inception and providing effective solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Proficiency in managing health and safety related to building hazards.
• Recognised qualification in a building‑related subject.
• Full UK driving licence is essential for travel across designated areas.
• Experience in carrying out stock condition and validation surveys, diagnosing maintenance defects, and specifying necessary repairs.

Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 26 days per year, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy up to an additional 5 days of annual leave per year.
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption).
• Organisational sick pay and a generous pension scheme with matching contributions up to 10 %.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Flexible working hours and mobile working arrangements, including mileage paid in accordance with HMRC rates.

To apply for the Asset Surveyor position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.