Building Surveyor – Hybrid, Contract & Compliance

Riverside; Worcester Park Estate; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside is seeking a Building Surveyor to support property services across repairs and maintenance programs in Dartford, Kent with hybrid working options. The role involves surveying, contract administration, inspections, and ensuring value for money while delivering a positive resident experience.

You will work collaboratively with operational, commercial, planning, customer experience, procurement and health and safety teams, applying the Contract Management Framework and KPIs to drive

Qualifications

• Experience surveying, diagnosing building defects and specifying repairs.
• Experience in social housing or property management environments.
• Knowledge of building construction, maintenance methods and services.
• Experience working with contractors and monitoring delivery against specs and KPIs.
• Contract-management and contract-administration skills including variations, inspections and payments.

Responsibilities

• Survey, diagnose and specify repairs across social housing stock.
• Prepare schedules of work, specifications and work orders for subcontractors.
• Inspect works, validate quality and costs, ensure value for money.
• Monitor contractor performance against service levels and KPIs.
• Assist with invoices, payments, and dispute resolution where needed.
• Provide technical guidance to teams and stakeholders.
• Attend site meetings and document findings for contract managers.

Skills

Surveying

Contract management

Contract administration

Cost oversight

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Building Surveying

Job description

Riverside is seeking a Building Surveyor to support property services across repairs and maintenance programs in Dartford, Kent with hybrid working options. The role involves surveying, contract administration, inspections, and ensuring value for money while delivering a positive resident experience.

You will work collaboratively with operational, commercial, planning, customer experience, procurement and health and safety teams, applying the Contract Management Framework and KPIs to drive