Building Surveyor in London

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £51,125 Per Annum

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Hybrid

Location: Camden, London

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

The difference you will make as a Building Surveyor:

• The Surveyor is responsible for carrying out all aspects of surveying duties.
• Conducting detailed surveys, assessments, and evaluations of properties to support the planning and execution of works projects.
• This role involves providing technical expertise, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• The Surveyor plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of project specifications and contributes to the successful delivery of works projects along with quality and cost effectiveness of works and customer satisfaction.
• Delivering excellence in surveying and managing the delivery of projects.
• Responsible for the measurement and agreement of works carried out and carrying out pre, work in progress and post work inspection.
• Making sure that surveying procedures are followed when carrying out your work efficiently, in compliance with Company operating procedures and delivering best in class customer service, satisfying all safety, quality and cost control standards.
• The role will involve a close working relationship with the operational teams, contracts management team, subcontractors and the commercial team.
• You will prepare a variety of reports including condition reports and comply with all relevant standards and regulations including HHSRS.

About you:

• Experience of carrying out HHSRS and property condition surveys.
• Minimum of HNC/HND Building Studies, Surveying or Estate Management or equivalent.
• In depth understanding of the National Housing Federation Schedule of Rates.

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.

Role Profile:

• Agree schedules of works and prepare detailed specifications relating to works delivered by subcontractors.
• Carry out surveys of properties to identify required repair works, associated materials and estimated timescales for completion, escalating requirements via agreed routes to ensure work is commissioned appropriately and standards are met.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and progress of works on site, carrying out work in progress and post inspections to ensure standard of work delivered is to the level expected.
• Review and agree variations of work in accordance with business process and procedures.
• Effectively diagnose property defects and identify the appropriate solution/rectification required.
• Support project delivery for all relevant workstream related works within a designated area, to ensure quality and compliance standards and customer expectations are met.
• Undertake pre, work in progress and post inspection surveys and ensure relevant details are accurately recorded, and maintenance records kept up to date.
• Identify shortfalls in statutory and regulatory standards, ensuring further works are planned and carried out until standards are met and customer expectations are managed appropriately.