Building Surveyor in London

Our client is a well-established, community-focused social housing provider with a long history of delivering safe, affordable homes and investing in thriving communities across London. Managing thousands of homes across the capital, they are committed to providing excellent housing services, maintaining high property standards, and putting residents at the heart of everything they do. Their values focus on professionalism, compassion, collaboration and delivering meaningful outcomes for residents and local communities. Due to continued investment in their housing stock, they are seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join their Property Services team. Conduct property inspections, condition surveys and defect diagnosis across occupied and void homes. Carry out damp & mould inspections and support compliance with emerging housing legislation and best practice. Investigate building defects including: Water ingress Roof defects Structural issues Building fabric deterioration Condensation-related issues Produce detailed technical reports, specifications and schedules of works. Raise repairs and allocate appropriate NHF Schedule of Rates (SOR) codes. Manage responsive repairs, major voids and planned maintenance programmes. Undertake pre-inspections, work-in-progress inspections and post-inspections. Monitor contractor performance, workmanship, quality standards and programme delivery. Manage complex repairs, complaints and disrepair cases. Liaise with residents, contractors, consultants and internal housing teams. Ensure compliance with HHSRS, Decent Homes Standards, health & safety legislation and property compliance requirements. Support planned investment and asset management programmes. Essential Experience Building Surveying experience within a: Housing Association, Local Authority, or Social Housing Contractor. Experience managing repairs, maintenance and residential housing stock. Strong understanding of: Damp & mould, Disrepair, Defect diagnosis, Responsive repairs, Planned maintenance, Voids. Experience preparing specifications and schedules of works. Contractor management experience. Strong report writing and stakeholder management skills. Full UK Driving Licence.