Building Works Surveyor

OH Medical Recruitment Ltd.; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking an experienced Building Works Surveyor for an interim contract in Waltham Forest, London. The successful candidate will resolve disrepair maintenance issues, ensuring compliance and safety across housing properties. This role offers a competitive hourly rate, full-time hours, and the chance to make a significant impact in public sector housing.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Full-time hours (36 hours per week)

Work with a public sector housing team

Impact on housing quality and resident safety

Ongoing support from OH Medical

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within local authority or social housing.
• Strong knowledge of disrepair law and housing standards.
• Proficient in using digital tools for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections related to building disrepair.
• Monitor contractors to ensure high-quality repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of site visits.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Digital reporting

Education

Qualification in building surveying, construction, or property management

Tools

Asset management systems

Job description

OH Medical Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a leading local authority client to recruit an experienced Building Works Surveyor (S03) for an interim contract based in Waltham Forest, London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and proactive Surveyor to play a key role in assessing and resolving disrepair maintenance issues, ensuring properties across the council’s housing portfolio remain safe, compliant and maintained to a high standard.

The successful candidate will support the Repairs Partnering Team and work collaboratively with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure repair works meet compliance regulations, budget expectations, and resident satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out assessments and inspections related to building disrepair and maintenance issues.

• Support the delivery of high-quality repairs and improvements by monitoring contractors and consultants.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and specifications.

• Maintain accurate and detailed digital records of site visits and inspections.

• Update asset management databases following site assessments and repair works.

• Liaise with the Building Safety Operations and Building Safety Compliance teams to ensure all homes are legally compliant and safe.

• Respond to escalated complaints and provide professional advice to internal teams and residents.

Requirements:

To be the successful Building Works Surveyor candidate for this role, you'll have:

• Proven experience in a similar Building Surveyor or Property Maintenance role, ideally within a local authority or social housing setting.

• Strong knowledge of disrepair law, housing standards, and compliance regulations.

• Proficient in using digital reporting tools and asset management systems.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Relevant technical qualification in building surveying, construction, or property management is desirable.

Why Join This Role?

In return for your expertise as the Building Works Surveyor, you will receive:

• Competitive hourly rate (£32.41 - £42.78 per hour)

• Full-time hours (36 hours per week)

• Work with a well-established public sector housing team

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on housing quality and resident safety

• Ongoing support from OH Medical throughout your assignment

How To Apply:

Click Apply Now and send us an up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. If you require more information about this fantastic opportunity or to discuss it in confidence, please get in touch with Ellen Harris or The Team at01582 235 500. Alternatively, you can email your CV to [e-mail]

About OH Medical:

OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Health & Safety, Occupational Health, and Wellbeing sectors. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both agency and permanent roles, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.