Building Surveyor - Planned Works

Howells Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited in North London is seeking a Building Surveyor for social housing planned works. This temp-to-perm role focuses on structural works, damp and mould, and requires in-depth knowledge of relevant Building Regulations.

You will work alongside senior surveyors, manage technical projects end-to-end, and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, traveling across the UK, mainly London and the South East. A car is required for site visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying for social housing projects.
• Strong project management and budget control skills.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and client-facing service.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and assess condition.
• Prepare technical due diligence reports.
• Conduct building pathology surveys.
• Monitor construction work and design teams.
• Produce client reports and present findings.
• Travel to appointments across the UK, primarily London and the South East.
• Manage party wall matters, dilapidations, defects and contracts.
• Oversee contracts from start to finish.
• Liaise with external stakeholders.
• Must have own car.

Skills

Building surveying

Project management

Budgetary control

Job description

Building Surveyor - Social Housing Planned Works

Covering North London

Temp to Perm position

Hourly Rate: £28 PAYE / £36 Umbrella

We are working with a leading social housing provider to recruit a highly skilled and experienced Building Surveyor to join their Planned Works team in North London. You will be predominantly working on structural works and damp and mould, in depth knowledge of Awaabs law is required.

As a Building Surveyor, you will be working alongside the senior building surveyors, supporting them in managing their property portfolios and transactions. You will be responsible for managing technical and complex projects from start to finish, providing a highly professional competent service, with experience and exemplary customer service.

The client is looking for a self-motivated, professional individual with specialist skills including building surveying, project management and budgetary control, who is able to communicate and influence working with a wide range of stakeholders.

Key duties include:

• Inspection of building
• Preparation of technical due diligence reports
• Building pathology surveys
• Monitoring construction work and the performance of project design teams
• Producing reports to clients and engaging on face to face value
• Travelling to appointments around the UK (mainly London and the South East)
• Experienced in dealing with Party Wall matters, Dilapidations, Defect diagnosis and Contract Administration
• Must have good knowledge of current Building Regulations
• Managing Contract from start to finish
• External Liaison
• Must have own car