Building Surveyor - Social Housing Projects

EC Property Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working

Job summary

EC Property Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior or Associate Building Surveyor for London, focusing on public sector projects such as social housing and education. You will manage schemes, supervise junior surveyors, and directly liaise with clients.

The role offers autonomy within a supportive team, with a strong emphasis on training, progression, and a hybrid working model, and a salary up to £85,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• MRICS or MCIOB membership preferred for public sector projects.
• Experience in public sector work, especially social housing or education.
• Capable of running projects and managing client relationships.
• Demonstrates proactive mindset and long-term potential.

Responsibilities

• Run own surveyor schemes from inception to completion.
• Support junior surveyors and liaise directly with clients.
• Oversee refurbishments, condition surveys, and contract admin.
• Deliver high-quality outputs with autonomy within a stable pipeline.
• Contribute to continued business growth and mentoring.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Technical knowledge

Autonomy

Team leadership

Education

MRICS or MCIOB

Job description

Lead Meaningful Projects That Actually Improve Lives - Senior or Associate Surveyor, London

The Role

• You'll join as a Senior or Associate Building Surveyor, depending on experience.
• The focus is public sector work - mainly social housing and education projects.
• Expect a mix of professional and project-led work including refurbishments, condition surveys, and contract admin.
• You’ll manage your own schemes, support junior surveyors, and liaise directly with clients.
• Plenty of autonomy, with a stable pipeline of work and a supportive team behind you.

About You

• Ideally, you're a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS or MCIOB).
• You've got experience in the public sector - ideally social housing or education.
• You're confident running projects and dealing with clients.
• You've got strong technical knowledge and a proactive mindset.
• You want to develop long-term within a business that invests in its people.

The Company

• A long-established, multi-office consultancy with steady growth across London and the South East.
• They specialise in residential (social housing), education, and local authority projects.
• Growth has come through both reputation and acquisition.
• The team is experienced, professional, and focused on quality.
• There's a strong emphasis on training, retention, and internal progression.

Package

• Up to £85,000 depending on experience.
• Bonus scheme and flexible benefits.
• Hybrid working.
• Clear route to Associate and beyond.