Surveyor

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd, on behalf of a social housing provider, seeks a Surveyor for a six-month fixed-term contract in Yeovil covering Somerset, Devon and Dorset. The role focuses on raising housing standards by investigating defects, diagnosing causes and recommending remedies, with occasional travel.

The successful candidate will balance site inspections, reporting and resident liaison, using strong technical knowledge, problem-solving and a customer-focused approach to ensure homes are safe,

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying or property maintenance environments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate property defects and identify practical solutions.
• Support complex disrepair cases and housing improvement programmes.
• Work with contractors, colleagues and external partners.
• Provide clear advice and support to residents.
• Identify cost-effective solutions to improve property conditions and customer wellbeing.

Skills

Building surveying

Problem solving

Communication

Customer focus

Education

HNC/HND in Building Surveying or equivalent

Job description

This six-month temporary Surveyor position, based in Yeovil, covers Somerset, Devon and Dorset, with occasional travel elsewhere. Working for a social housing provider through RGB Recruitment, the successful candidate will earn £50,000 annually. Duties centre on raising housing standards: investigating building defects, diagnosing causes and recommending practical remedies, alongside managing complex disrepair claims. Strong technical knowledge, sound problem-solving and a customer-focused approach are essential, since residents depend on these homes being safe, warm and sustainable. The post suits someone who can balance site inspections, reporting and liaison with tenants and contractors. Applicants should hold relevant surveying experience within housing or property maintenance.

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.