Property/Building Surveyor

Housing 21; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discount

Holiday trade scheme

Volunteer days

Occupational Sick Pay

Occupational Maternity Pay

Job summary

A leading housing organization based in South London is seeking a Property/Building Surveyor to join its Asset Management team. The successful candidate will provide professional surveying and technical support, helping to ensure efficient delivery of the organization's strategic objectives. Applicants should possess an HND or degree in a construction-related field and relevant qualifications, with significant experience in surveying roles. The position offers a full-time contract with a unique nine-day fortnight work schedule.

Qualifications

• HND or degree in a construction-related subject.
• Professional qualification such as RICS or CIOB required.
• Experience in a surveying role, preferably with a Housing Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional surveying and technical support.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Asset Management strategy.
• Manage capital investment and cyclical maintenance services.

Skills

Surveying experience in Housing Association

Contract administration

Site management

Cost management

Energy assessments

Fire risk assessments

Education

HND or degree in a construction related subject

Professional qualification (RICS / CIOB)

Job description

Join to apply for the Property/Building Surveyor role at Housing 21.

Location: South London.

Type: Permanent, Full Time.

Hours

Full time - 35 hours per week / 70 hours over two weeks (nine-day fortnight).

Role

We are currently looking to recruit to the role of Property/Building Surveyor to join our Asset Management team at Housing 21.

Within the role you will provide professional surveying and technical support, contributing to the smooth and efficient delivery of the Asset Management strategy.

You will help deliver Housing 21’s technical service which provides effective capital investment, cyclical statutory maintenance services, to time and budget, in line with legislation, Housing 21 policy, capital programme and strategic objectives.

This is a mobile role where frequent travel across the area you cover will be required in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

What we’re looking for

• HND or degree in a construction related subject
• Professional qualification such as RICS / CIOB
• Experience in a surveying role for a Housing Association or similar
• Experience of contract administration, site management and cost management
• Experience undertaking energy assessments
• Experience of undertaking fire risk assessments

Why us?

We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that’s through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.

As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon offer being made.

An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training.

Closing date for applications

14 December 2025

Due to the nature of this role the advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About us

At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be.

When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard and was rated the UK’s third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture.

We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you’re ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• General Business
• Non‑profit Organization Management