Building Surveyor

POPLAR HARCA; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking housing association in London as a Building Surveyor, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring properties are safe and well-maintained. This exciting position involves conducting surveys, preparing technical reports, and collaborating with contractors to deliver exceptional service. With a strong focus on community and resident satisfaction, you will receive ongoing training and support to help you grow within the organization. Enjoy generous benefits, including 25 days of annual leave, a health cash plan, and opportunities for professional development. If you have a passion for building surveying and excellent customer service skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Health cash plan

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical and people skills to build relationships with contractors and residents.
• Ability to prepare detailed specifications and scheme design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys to diagnose issues and recommend remedial actions.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure contractor performance meets expectations.

Skills

Building Surveying

Technical Reporting

Customer Service

Project Management

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Relevant Professional Qualifications

Job description

Poplar HARCA is a ground breaking housing and regeneration association based in the heart of London’s vibrant East End; and a stone’s throw away from Canary Wharf. We manage 10,000 homes, have a renowned development programme and create opportunities that realise the potential of our community.

Our Repairs team is looking for a Building Surveyor to undertake all building surveying related activities on a defined patch. You will work as a team to ensure that all properties are safe, warm, dry and comply with requirements and deliver a fast, efficient, value for money repair service that achieves consistently high levels of resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities include:

• Undertaking surveys to diagnose cause and remedial action required
• Preparing technical reports, detailed specifications and scheme design drawings.
• Ensuring that contractors perform in line with expectation, and that any areas of weakness are addressed
• Working closely with other Building Surveyors to ensure that surveying services are always covered and assisting with the smooth running of all surveying related schemes
• Providing technical advice, support and practical assistance to the Repairs Team, Asset Compliance Team and Asset Investment Team and other Poplar HARCA staff

This is an exciting role with ongoing training and support provided to help you develop and progress within the organisation.

We are looking for someone who has the correct balance of people and technical skills, who can build strong relationships with the contractors and residents on their patch and deliver an excellent customer-focused service.

Benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays and 3 extra days off between Christmas and the New Year
• Health cash plan covering medical, dental, wellness and vision
• Opportunity to join a pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Closing date: 23^rd May 2025 at 5pm.