• Job description

    As a Building Surveyor, you’ll take the lead on complex surveys, including structural, mould and damp issues, alongside adaptations and customer alterations. You’ll also help determine the right Customer First outcomes.

    Purpose of the job:

    The Building Surveyor will take ownership of property surveys and cases, including damp and mould, disrepair, structural defects, adaptations and customer alterations, providing clear diagnosis, specifications and technical advice from inspection through to completion.

    The role will work closely with residents, contractors and colleagues, ensuring repairs and remedial works are safe, compliant, well managed and deliver high-quality outcomes. Accurate records, effective risk management and timely communication will be central to the role.

    Key Accountabilities:

    1. Undertake property surveys to diagnose building defects, including damp and mould and
      structural issues, and prepare clear reports, specifications and schedules of remedial works.
    2. Apply HHSRS when assessing homes, identifying hazards and required mitigation and ensuring
      significant risks are recorded and escalated promptly.
    3. Take ownership of disrepair surveys and technical evidence, supporting the Lead Building
      Surveyor and legal advisers to ensure cases are managed accurately and within required
      timescales.
    4. Manage small remedial works and specialist contractors from instruction through to
      completion, monitoring quality, programme, cost and customer experience.
    5. Undertake surveys for voids, communal areas, adaptations and customer alterations and
      ensure identified defects and actions are progressed to completion.
    6. Carry out quality and compliance inspections, confirming works meet agreed standards,
      specifications and relevant statutory requirements.
    7. Ensure health and safety is considered throughout surveying and works activity, including
      appropriate risk assessment and application of CDM, building regulations and other relevant
      requirements.
    8. Maintain clear and accurate case, survey and asset records, updating systems promptly and
      providing reliable information to support performance, risk and investment decisions.
    9. Communicate proactively with customers and colleagues throughout cases, explaining
      technical issues clearly, managing expectations and keeping people informed of progress.
    10. Work collaboratively with the wider Assets, Repairs, Compliance, Development, Housing and
      Customer teams to resolve complex property issues and improve outcomes.
    11. Manage complaints and customer feedback within your area, ensuring issues are addressed,
      learning is captured and improvements are made to future delivery.
    12. Take responsibility for continued professional development, keeping technical knowledge
      current and sharing learning and good practice with colleagues.

  • Benefits

    Salary and Benefits:

    • A great salary of £43,609 per annum.
    • Hybrid Working – To support productivity and your wellbeing
    • Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPs) – Worth at least 10% of your annual salary
      • Our Pension Plan offers a comprehensive retirement solution, ensuring financial security for you and your loved ones.
        Pension contribution ratio, 10% employer contribution and 0% employee contribution.
        With a lump sum death benefit valued at 3x your annual salary, providing peace of mind and support during difficult times.
    • 26 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) increasing by 1 day after each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 31 days.
      • Following successful completion of your probationary period, a holiday purchase scheme enabling you to purchase up to 10 extra days per year
      • 1 week off for Christmas shutdown
      • x2 Volunteer days – per holiday entitlement year, to help contribute and get out to the wider community
      • x1 Wellbeing day – per holiday entitlement year, to help you have a day to yourself where you specifically focus on your wellbeing.
    • Family friendly benefits – maternity, paternity, shared paternity, adoption
    • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Simply Health
      • Includes access to Simply Rewards offering discounts on a range of items
    • Access to Housing Perks, a social enterprise providing discounts on everyday items.
    • Special leave (for those unexpected emergencies)
    • Sick pay (above statutory provision)
    • Training – for continuous professional development