Building Surveyor LBS-010

Nations Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering and surveying firm in London is seeking two damp and mould surveyors to join their team. This position involves conducting inspections and providing expert advice on housing maintenance projects. Candidates must hold an HNC in building surveying and have relevant experience, including proven communication skills in high-pressure situations. Competitive salary offered, with mileage paid for own vehicle use.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of HNC in building surveying.
• Experience in surveying, damp, and mould required.
• Knowledge of housing building maintenance and refurbishment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive surveying service to the Task and Finishing Team.
• Undertake ad hoc inspections and manage building-related contracts.
• Offer professional building surveying expertise on projects.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to plan and organize

Clear explanation of complex information

Proficiency in IT tools

Education

Qualified Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS)

HNC in building surveying

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Job Category: Engineering & Surveying

Location: Council Offices, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week: 36.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 17:00

Salary: £23.67

We are looking for x2 damp and mould surveyors to work within the damp team. The role also involves undertaking ad hoc inspections for other areas of the service. Candidates must have a minimum of HNC in building surveying and experience in surveying, damp, and mould. Own vehicle required; mileage paid.

Purpose of the Job

To provide a specialist, comprehensive professional surveying and technical service to the Task and Finishing Team (TFT) in auditing specific ‘high-risk’ major works projects on the London Borough of Southwark’s social housing estates.

To offer professional building surveying expertise and advice on processes and procedures related to procurement and management of major works improvement projects in social housing, including identifying areas for improvement.

Job Context

Organisational Information

The housing services managed by Southwark have a significant impact on residents' lives, serving 39,000 council tenants. Southwark is the sixth largest social landlord in the UK, with 14,700 leaseholders and service charge payers. The quality of these services is politically significant and vital for residents' quality of life, borough regeneration, and investment.

Structure

The post reports to the Interim Design and Delivery Manager and plays a key role within the TFT.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS)
• Knowledge of housing building maintenance, refurbishment, and contract management
• Understanding of landlord/tenant matters, leaseholder consultation, contract disputes, and resolution
• Experience with maintenance and refurbishment contracts in urban environments

Experience

• Providing advice and dealing with the public, resolving queries
• Housing maintenance and refurbishment experience
• Management of building-related contracts and budgets

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies

• Effective communication skills in high-pressure situations
• Ability to plan and organize challenging workloads
• Clear explanation of complex information
• Proficiency in IT tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases