Building Surveyor - Social Housing

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading social housing provider in the North East as a Building Surveyor, where you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team. Your role involves conducting inspections, diagnosing issues, and making evidence-based recommendations to maintain high standards in the housing portfolio. With competitive hourly rates and the potential for further work, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in the community. If you have experience in social housing and excellent communication skills, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Dedicated Property and Surveying expert contact

Potential for further work

Qualifications

• Technical qualification such as HNC or RICS is ideal.
• Experience in Social Housing or Local Authority environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and diagnose issues in residences.
• Create schedules of work based on survey findings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Repairs and Maintenance

Damp and Mould Management

Customer Service

Education

HNC or RICS Qualification

Job description

Building Surveyor - Social Housing, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: Hays

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Your new role
You will be working with a leading social housing provider in the North East, as part of a multidisciplinary team, to undertake inspections of residences, diagnose issues, and make evidence-based recommendations to maintain the housing portfolio at a high standard. Responsibilities include conducting various surveys such as planned and reactive maintenance repairs, voids, damp and mould, and condensation surveys. You will create a schedule of work based on your findings and engage with stakeholders, including contractors, developers, and local authorities, to ensure repairs meet the required standards. Additionally, you will listen to and log customer queries during visits, providing a point of referral.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Ideally, a technical qualification such as HNC or RICS
• Experience working in a Social Housing or Local Authority environment, particularly with residential properties
• Experience with repairs, maintenance, disrepair, damp and mould, and voids
• Excellent communication skills and ability to handle a diverse range of customers

What you'll get in return:

• The opportunity to work with a leading Social Housing provider
• A dedicated Property and Surveying expert as your point of contact
• Competitive hourly rates up to £35 per hour, paid weekly
• Potential for further work after this assignment

What to do now:

If interested, click 'apply now' to submit your CV or contact us directly. If this role isn't suitable, please reach out for a confidential career discussion.

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