Building Surveyor jobs in United Kingdom
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Disrepair Surveyor
Job summary
A property management company in South London is seeking an experienced Disrepair Building Surveyor to ensure homes are safe and compliant. You will conduct inspections, prepare reports, and manage disrepair cases on-site. The ideal candidate has a strong focus on housing disrepair and relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive rate of £46.81 per hour with a 6-month ongoing contract and a hybrid working pattern.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Building Surveyor with a strong focus on housing disrepair.
- Strong technical understanding of building defects and property condition standards.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload with autonomy.
Responsibilities
- Carry out detailed disrepair inspections and identify required remedial works.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and schedules of work.
- Liaise with legal teams regarding ongoing disrepair claims.
Skills
Education
Disrepair Building Surveyor Location: South London Rate: £46.81 per hour Contract: 6-month ongoing contract Working Pattern: 4 days on-site, 1 day from home
We are seeking an experienced Disrepair Building Surveyor to join a busy and proactive property team in South London. This role is ideal for a surveyor with strong technical expertise in residential property, statutory compliance, and complex disrepair case management. You will play a key role in ensuring homes are safe, well-maintained and compliant, while delivering high-quality technical advice, inspections, and reports to support effective resolution of disrepair cases.
- Carry out detailed disrepair inspections, diagnosing defects and identifying required remedial works.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports, schedules of work, and specifications.
- Manage active disrepair caseloads, ensuring statutory compliance and timely resolution.
- Provide expert advice on building pathology, damp and mould, structural issues, and general housing conditions.
- Liaise with legal teams, contractors and housing officers regarding ongoing disrepair claims.
- Oversee contractor performance, ensuring quality standards, cost control and timely completion.
- Attend court or provide professional evidence when required.
- Maintain accurate records, ensuring all actions comply with relevant housing and building legislation.
- Proven experience as a Building Surveyor with a strong focus on housing disrepair.
- Strong technical understanding of building defects, damp and mould, HHSRS and property condition standards.
- Experience working with local authorities, housing associations, or residential property portfolios.
- Excellent report‑writing skills and ability to interpret technical data.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload with autonomy.
- Relevant surveying qualification (HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent)
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