Surveyor (Planned Works / External Fabric)

Yolk Recruitment; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor on a permanent basis in Hampshire, UK, to oversee planned maintenance projects related to external walls and building fabric. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background, ideally in the social housing sector, and will manage contractors while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This field-based role offers a salary of up to £43,050 per annum pro rata, along with mileage reimbursement for travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Construction or equivalent technical qualification.
• Strong understanding of building fabric and technical construction issues.
• Proven experience in planned maintenance programmes.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety in construction environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee planned maintenance projects focused on external walls.
• Inspect and develop solutions for building defects.
• Write technical specifications for remedial and planned works.
• Manage contracts, including KPI monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Building fabric understanding

Technical construction knowledge

Education

HNC in Construction or equivalent technical qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Building Surveyor on a permanent basis to support the delivery of external wall and building fabric planned programmes. This role would suit a qualified Building Surveyor or someone with a strong construction or technical background, ideally with experience in the social housing sector to oversee contractors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee planned maintenance projects focused on external walls and building fabric.
• Inspect, diagnose, and develop solutions for building defects.
• Write technical specifications for remedial and planned works.
• Manage contracts, including KPI monitoring, monthly meetings, and processing valuations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards across all works.
• Work collaboratively with contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum HNC in Construction or equivalent technical qualification.
• Strong understanding of building fabric, components, and technical construction issues.
• Proven experience in delivering planned maintenance programmes.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety in construction environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience or working knowledge of the social housing sector is highly desirable.

Additional Details

• This is a field-based role primarily covering Hampshire, with some travel to Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset.
• Salary is up to £43,050 per annum pro rata, based on experience.
• Mileage is paid from home to site.
• For further information about this opportunity, please contact Branwen Johns on (phone number removed) and email a copy of your CV.