Building Surveyor (fixed-term contract until December 2027)

Newlon Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday (prorated)

Non-contributory pension

Benefits package

Flexi scheme

Office near Tottenham Hale

Job summary

Newlon Housing Trust in London is seeking a Building Surveyor for a fixed-term contract until December 2027. You will work with the Senior Building Surveyor to deliver responsive and reactive work streams, coordinating works programmes and inspecting sites.

The role requires CIOB or RICS membership, strong experience in property surveying, site inspections and project management, plus knowledge of housing law, HHSRS and health and safety.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in property surveying, site inspection or quality management in the UK housing sector.
• Ability to produce in‑depth inspection reports and prepare schedules of works.
• Taking on project management responsibilities and coordinating contractor activity.
• Excellent knowledge of housing law, regulations, HHSRS and general safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate works programmes and site inspections with residents and contractors.
• Lead on resolving complaints efficiently and maintaining high service standards.
• Produce detailed inspection reports and manage schedules of works.
• Collaborate with colleagues, contractors and customers to manage expectations.

Skills

Site inspection

Project management

Communication

Quality control

Regulatory knowledge

Education

CIOB membership

RICS membership

Job description

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Building Surveyor (fixed-term contract until December 2027)

Description

Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London.

You will work closely with our Senior Building Surveyor to deliver Newlon’s Responsive and reactive work streams, ensuring work is carried out to a very high standard and with a focus on quality, cost control and customer satisfaction.

Carrying out regular on-site inspections, you will take the lead in coordinating works programmes, liaising with residents as necessary, working collaboratively with both contractors and customer to resolve complaints efficiently and effectively. You will have extremely high standard and be a champion for innovation, challenging contractors constructively when necessary to ensure that Newlon continues to provide our customers with a high quality customer service experience.

As a member of either CIOB or RICS and with solid experience of working on property surveying, site inspection or quality manager in the UK property/housing sector, you will be confident and highly skilled in producing in depth inspection reports, preparing schedule of works and taking on project management responsibility. With excellent knowledge of housing law and regulations, you will also have up to date and demonstrable knowledge of industry standards, HHSRS and general health and safety relating to the property industry.

A confident and clear communicator both in person and in writing, you will also be able to work well with people in all areas of your role, building excellent working relationships with colleagues, contractors and customers, managing expectations and working to resolve issues constructively and to very high standards.

In return, you can expect 27 days holiday (prorated), a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme. You’ll also be working out of purpose-built offices that form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, and are situated just two minutes’ walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.

Closing date is 23:59 Sunday 8 November 2026

Interviews will be held at the Newlon Head Office on Friday 13 November 2026

Salary: £55,112 per annum plus opportunity to earn performance related pay

Hours: 35 hours a week

Contract: Full-time, fixed-term contract until December 2027