Interim Building Surveyor

Park Avenue Recruitment; East Horsley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Job summary

Park Avenue Recruitment is seeking a Building Surveyor to support repairs, maintenance, damp and mould, and property inspections across a diverse housing portfolio. The role emphasizes practical surveyor tasks with strong technical knowledge and hands-on problem solving.

The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and a competitive rate/salary through a local authority. Experience in housing or property services and a track record diagnosing defects are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, property services or building surveying environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential properties and building pathology.
• Ability to diagnose defects, plan repairs and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections and condition surveys.
• Diagnose building defects, damp and mould issues, and repair requirements.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, and cost estimates.
• Manage repair and maintenance projects through to completion.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works meet standards.
• Provide technical advice on building pathology and remedial solutions.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and safety requirements.

Skills

Building surveying

Property maintenance

Housing knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Surveying

BTEC/ONC/OND in Building or Construction

Job description

Building Surveyor / Property Maintenance Surveyor

Hybrid Working | Competitive Rate/Salary

We are working with a local authority seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to support the delivery of repairs, maintenance, damp and mould, and property inspection services across a diverse housing portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical surveyor with strong technical knowledge and experience diagnosing building defects, managing repairs, and ensuring properties remain safe, compliant, and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections and condition surveys.
• Diagnose building defects, damp and mould issues, and repair requirements.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, and cost estimates.
• Manage repair and maintenance projects through to completion.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works meet required standards.
• Provide technical advice on building pathology and remedial solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and health and safety requirements.

About You

You’ll have experience working within housing, property services, maintenance, or building surveying environments and possess strong technical knowledge across residential properties.

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Surveying, Property Maintenance, Building Construction, or a related discipline.
• Alternatively, BTEC, ONC or OND in Building or Construction.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working across a range of property types.

Desirable

• HNC/HND in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work within a busy and supportive property services team.
• Varied workload across repairs, maintenance, compliance, and housing assets.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Potential for extension/permanent opportunities depending on organisational requirements.