Building Surveyor-Social Housing

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a large Social Housing Provider as a Building Surveyor in Northampton, where you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing planned investment contracts. This position offers the opportunity to manage contractors, conduct property inspections, and ensure compliance with housing legislation. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver quality work within budget and timelines. With a competitive salary, flexible working, and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the housing sector.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Recognized building/M&E related qualification required.
• Proven experience in undertaking building surveys.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors and ensure quality standards are met.
• Conduct property inspections and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Liaise with tenants and landlords to resolve disputes.

Skills

Building Surveying

Project Management

Knowledge of Housing Sector

Technical Skills in Construction

Organizational Skills

Education

Recognised Building/M&E Related Qualification

Job description

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Northampton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Main Job Purpose:
Working for a large Social Housing Provider, to assist the Senior Surveyor and the Asset Team.

The role: The main purpose of the job is to provide efficient and effective oversight to the planned investment contracts.

• Management of contractors undertaking the works
• Performance monitoring
• Undertaking accurate specifications
• Checking of H&S on site
• Quality checking of works
• Ensuring that works are delivered to agreed budgets
• Conduct detailed property inspections to identify issues and have the ability to solve problems.
• Prepare accurate, comprehensive reports and provide recommendations for remedial actions in line with best practices.
• Liaise with tenants, landlords, and other parties to investigate complaints and resolve disputes effectively.
• Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation, including the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, maintenance teams, and external stakeholders to oversee Investment works and ensure quality standards.
• Maintain up-to-date records and documentation using internal systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Survey and specify work required to ensure properties meet the lettable standard.
• Organise work to a conclusion using approved contractors, achieving quality within agreed timescales.
• Survey NPH managed buildings, provide detailed condition data, and advise on remedial work or inclusion into other works programmes.
• Visit sites to monitor and supervise construction works, ensuring compliance with contracts, specifications, H&S, and proper invoicing.
• Issue written site instructions to Contractors to vary works within approved limits and assist in claim validations.
• Ensure works align with tenant needs and contractor compliance with customer care terms.
• Maintain a site diary/documentation with accurate daily records.
• Provide timely progress updates to officers and tenants.

About you

Recognised building/M&E related qualification

Knowledge and understanding of the housing sector

Knowledge of building construction, property maintenance, and planned investment

Proven experience in undertaking building surveys related to planned investment works and services to leaseholders and tenants

Ability to apply strong specialist skills to managing technical responsibilities

Working knowledge of current CDM regulations

Excellent organisational and project management skills

What you'll get in return

A salary of £40,198, Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days leave + bank holidays, flexible working.