Building Surveyor

Wolverhampton Homes; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Real Living Wage employer

Green travel discounts

Learning and development support

Job summary

Wolverhampton Homes is seeking a Building Surveyor to provide technical leadership across asset management. You will lead our Property Inspectorate Team, deliver strategic asset planning, and manage complex building issues to inform investment decisions for thousands of homes.

You will oversee planned maintenance, review major project proposals, and ensure compliance with building safety and housing regulations while collaborating with residents, contractors and internal teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Qualified Building Surveyor or experienced construction professional.
• Experience managing housing assets, planned maintenance programmes or capital projects.
• Ability to investigate complex building defects and provide cost-effective solutions.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and drive service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing our Property Inspectorate Team.
• Delivering strategic asset planning and investment recommendations.
• Managing complex building pathology, structural and compliance issues.
• Producing option appraisals and technical reports to inform investment decisions.
• Overseeing planned maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Reviewing designs, specifications and construction proposals for major projects.
• Supporting compliance with building safety, housing and health and safety legislation.
• Working with customers, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes for residents.

Skills

Team leadership

Asset management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Chartered Building Surveyor or equivalent

Job description

As our Building Surveyor, you'll provide technical leadership and strategic direction across a wide range of asset management activities.,

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing our Property Inspectorate Team
• Delivering strategic asset planning and investment recommendations
• Managing complex building pathology, structural and compliance issues
• Producing option appraisals and technical reports to inform investment decisions
• Overseeing planned maintenance and refurbishment projects
• Reviewing designs, specifications and construction proposals for major projects
• Supporting compliance with building safety, housing and health and safety legislation
• Working closely with customers, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes for residents
  Are you a qualified Building Surveyor or experienced construction professional with strong technical expertise?
• Do you have experience managing housing assets, planned maintenance programmes or capital projects?
• Can you investigate complex building defects and provide practical, cost-effective solutions?
• Are you confident leading teams, influencing stakeholders and driving service improvement?
  Are you an experienced Building Surveyor ready to take the lead on improving and protecting a diverse social housing portfolio? This is an exciting opportunity to join Wolverhampton Homes in a senior professional role, leading our Property Inspectorate function while providing expert surveying, asset management and investment advice across thousands of homes.

You'll help shape investment decisions across our housing stock, leading on complex building issues, planned investment programmes and long-term asset strategy to ensure our homes remain safe, compliant and fit for the future.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy extra leave each year.
• Excellent pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Real Living Wage employer, ensuring fair and competitive pay.
• Green travel options, including National Express discounts and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Learning and development support, including access to My Learning Hub and progression opportunities.

You can find more details about our full benefits package on our website, showcasing everything we offer to support your wellbeing and development.

Our organisation

We are committed to making the city an even better place to live, providing good quality homes in safe, welcoming neighbourhoods. We believe that everyone in Wolverhampton Homes can play their part in making this happen - with the right support. Whether you are just getting started in your career or looking for your next step, you've come to the right place. You'll be part of a team that makes a real difference to residents every single day.

Equality and Diversity

We are proud of our diverse workforce, representative of the city we serve, and we believe that people perform best when they can be themselves. Diversity and inclusion are key to our success, and we encourage colleagues to join our equality forums.