Building Surveyor

Job description

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a local authority seeking an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor to support the management and improvement of a large residential housing portfolio.

Working within the Property and Housing team, you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of surveying activities across occupied and void residential properties, ensuring homes remain safe, compliant and maintained to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified surveyor looking to make a genuine impact within the public sector while managing a varied caseload of capital works, repairs and planned maintenance projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections of residential properties, identifying defects and recommending appropriate remedial works.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation.
• Manage planned maintenance, refurbishment and capital investment projects.
• Oversee contractor performance, quality, cost and programme delivery.
• Conduct condition surveys and contribute to stock investment strategies.
• Provide expert technical advice on building defects, disrepair claims and property maintenance matters.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements and council policies.
• Support the delivery of Decent Homes, asset management and sustainability initiatives.
• Produce technical reports, project updates and budget forecasts.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Chartered status through MRICS or MCIOB/CIOB Chartered Membership.
• Experience managing residential housing projects within local authority, housing association or public sector environments.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, defects diagnosis and contract administration.
• Understanding of housing legislation, repairs and maintenance practices.
• Experience procuring and managing contractors.
• Full UK driving licence.

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