Surveyor

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Chilthorne Domer; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Social housing company is seeking a Surveyor to cover Somerset, Devon and Dorset with a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will investigate property defects, support disrepair cases and work with contractors to improve home conditions for residents.

The role requires experience in building surveying or property maintenance and relevant studies at HNC/HND level or above; RICS membership is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying or property maintenance.
• Relevant Building Surveying studies at HNC/HND level or above.
• RICS membership would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigating property defects and identifying practical solutions.
• Supporting complex disrepair cases and housing improvement programmes.
• Working collaboratively with contractors, colleagues and external partners.
• Providing clear advice and support to residents.
• Identifying cost-effective solutions that improve property conditions and customer wellbeing.

Skills

Building surveying

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND in Building Surveying

Job description

Surveyor - | 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Yeovil

Covering Somerset, Devon & Dorset Areas

Are you passionate about improving housing standards and making a real difference to people's lives? We're looking for a customer-focused Surveyor to join a Social housing company, helping ensure residents have safe, warm homes across Somerset, Devon and Dorset, with occasional travel to other locations as required.

This is an opportunity to use your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to tackle property issues, investigate building defects and support complex disrepair cases, while helping improve the quality and sustainability of existing homes.

Key responsibilities

• Investigating property defects and identifying practical solutions.
• Supporting complex disrepair cases and housing improvement programmes.
• Working collaboratively with contractors, colleagues and external partners.
• Providing clear advice and support to residents.
• Identifying cost-effective solutions that improve property conditions and customer wellbeing.

What we're looking for

Experience in building surveying, property maintenance or a similar construction or housing environment, alongside relevant Building Surveying studies at HNC/HND level or above.

You'll be a confident communicator, an effective problem-solver and someone who can balance technical requirements with a compassionate, customer-first approach.

RICS membership would be advantageous but is not essential.