Building Surveyor

SURVEYOR – HEALTHY HOMES TEAM | WEST LONDON £400–£450 per day | 6-month ongoing contract | Hybrid/Field Based

This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Surveyor with experience across property maintenance, building defects, disrepair and housing stock to take on a varied role with a strong focus on improving residents' homes and living conditions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out property inspections and investigating building defects.
• Assessing issues relating to damp, mould, disrepair and property condition.
• Supporting complex disrepair cases and identifying appropriate remedial solutions.
• Preparing specifications, reports and recommendations for works.
• Providing technical advice to colleagues, contractors and residents.
• Liaising with contractors and external partners to ensure works are completed to the required standard.
• Monitoring works and ensuring appropriate quality and value for money.
• Identifying wider investment and maintenance requirements within properties.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating relevant housing/property systems.
• Managing a varied workload and prioritising cases according to risk and customer need.
• Working with residents to understand issues within their homes and provide clear updates.
• Supporting the Healthy Homes Team with wider property improvement initiatives.

We are looking for a technically capable Surveyor who can combine strong surveying knowledge with a practical and customer-focused approach.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in building surveying, property maintenance or a similar housing environment .
• A minimum HNC/HND in Building Surveying or relevant surveying qualification/studies .
• Experience investigating building defects and property condition issues.
• Knowledge of housing maintenance, disrepair, damp and mould.
• Experience working with contractors and external stakeholders.
• Strong report writing and technical assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload and work to deadlines.
• Good understanding of health and safety and relevant housing/property standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use professional judgement.
• RICS membership is desirable but not essential.
• Local authority, housing association or social housing experience would be advantageous.

If you have a background in Building Surveying, Housing Maintenance or Property Services and are looking for your next contract opportunity, please send your CV for immediate consideration.