Building Surveyor – Housing Stock & Retrofit

Eastlight Community Homes Limited; Braintree; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group stakeholder pension

30 days annual leave

Wellbeing grant

Family leave

Paid professional memberships

Job summary

Eastlight Community Homes is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor for a permanent, full-time role based in the United Kingdom. You will carry out property inspections, prepare EPCs, assess HHSRS, investigate disrepair, and support investment planning to maintain and improve our housing stock.

A relevant qualification (HNC/HND) is required, plus a full UK driving licence. The package includes £44,358 per year plus £2,200 car allowance, 30 days leave, a stakeholder pension, and

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Building Surveying or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction and maintenance

Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections (stock condition, damp and mould, condensation, structural surveys)
• Undertake EPCs, retrofit assessments and HHSRS assessments
• Investigate disrepair claims and support related legal processes
• Provide technical advice on landlord approvals, alterations, and insurance claims
• Diagnose building defects and prepare specifications and tender docs
• Analyse property data to support investment planning and Net Zero targets
• Maintain positive relationships with customers during surveying and repair processes
• Ensure compliance with legislation and best practices

Skills

Building surveying

EPCs

HHSRS

Disrepair management

Asset data

Investment planning

Customer relations

Education

HNC/HND in Building Surveying

Tools

Property management software

Job description

Eastlight Community Homes is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor for a permanent, full-time role based in the United Kingdom. You will carry out property inspections, prepare EPCs, assess HHSRS, investigate disrepair, and support investment planning to maintain and improve our housing stock.

A relevant qualification (HNC/HND) is required, plus a full UK driving licence. The package includes £44,358 per year plus £2,200 car allowance, 30 days leave, a stakeholder pension, and