Interim Building Surveyor

Park Avenue; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Park Avenue is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to support repairs, maintenance, damp and mould, and property inspections across a housing portfolio. This hybrid role offers a competitive rate/salary and a chance to work with a local authority on diverse housing assets.

You will conduct inspections, diagnose defects, prepare specifications and cost estimates, and manage projects through to completion while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Surveying, Property Maintenance, Building Construction, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience across a range of property types.
• Desirable: HNC/HND in Building Surveying, Construction, or related discipline.

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 legislation, regulations, and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Building surveying

Property inspections

Cost estimation

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Surveying/Property Maintenance/Building Construction

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.