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Building Surveyor
Mobile across London and Kent
£45,400 to £56,000 plus paid business mileage
Successful candidate will required to complete a basic DBS check
Are you an experienced Building Surveyor who wants to make a real difference in social housing?
As a Building Surveyor, you'll manage cases from initial inspection through to the completion of works. You'll provide clear technical direction, ensure compliance with legal and contractual standards, and work closely with customers and legal partners to achieve fair, timely resolutions. You'll balance technical excellence with strong customer communication, ensuring customers feel supported and informed throughout the process.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed technical reports, schedules of works, specifications, measurements, and costings
- Carry out property inspections and surveys, ensuring works meet quality and compliance standards
- Monitor and supervise contractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required standard
- Work collaboratively with residents, legal representatives, expert witnesses, and internal teams to manage risk and resolve cases effectively
- Identify learning and service improvement opportunities to prevent repeat issues
About You
We're looking for someone who understands the realities of social housing and is motivated by improving homes for customers. xgikmsk Looking for strong experience in surveying, specifying, and supervising building works, including repairs, refurbishments, adaptations, and cyclical programmes with particular emphasis on roofing works, dealing with all varieties of roof construction and providing cost-effective, long-term solutions.
- Experience in a surveying role within social housing
- Strong knowledge of building defects, diagnosis, and remedial solutions
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage residents, contractors, and legal stakeholders
- The ability to prepare clear technical reports and negotiate effectively
- A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach
- Full UK driving licence (essential due to mobile nature of the role)
- Relevant qualifications e.g. RICS (Royal Chartered Institute of Surveyors) Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
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