Building Surveyor

Your new companyAre you an experienced Building Surveyor looking to make a meaningful impact through your work? We're recruiting for a professional and motivated individual to join a dedicated Property Services team, helping to ensure that homes and buildings across the region are safe, compliant and well maintained.

This is a hybrid role, combining office-based working (typically 1-2 days per week) with frequent travel to sites across the East of England.Your new roleAs a Building Surveyor, you'll deliver high-quality surveying services across a varied portfolio of domestic and commercial properties. You'll work closely with tenants, colleagues, contractors and external partners to support the wider Asset Management Strategy and ensure standards are met across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct stock condition surveys, maintenance surveys, inspections, defect diagnosis and HHSRS assessments, with a particular focus on damp and mould.
• Prepare technical documents, including specifications, drawings, floor plans, tender packs and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, planning requirements, CDM, and all relevant health and safety legislation.
• Manage contractors and oversee programmes of planned and major works, ensuring quality and value for money.
• Support procurement, service improvement initiatives, policy development and data analysis.

What you'll need to succeedYou'll bring a strong technical background and a professional, pragmatic approach to your work. You'll be confident working in occupied homes, including supporting tenants with a wide range of needs.

What You'll Need

• Significant experience of working as a surveyor in a similar role/organisation
• Strong knowledge of building construction, repairs, maintenance and compliance requirements.
• Experience in contract administration, site inspections and managing contractors.
• Ability to produce accurate specifications, reports, drawings and cost estimates.
• Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel and CAD software.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (regular travel required).

What you'll get in return - Why Join Us?We're proud to offer a role where your expertise directly contributes to creating safe, accessible and high-quality environments for people who rely on well-managed, well-maintained homes. Alongside a purposeful role, you'll receive a fantastic benefits package:Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £45,000 per annum
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Choice of two pension schemes with enhanced employer contributions
• Wellbeing, development & rewards including:
• Health cashback plan (dental, optical and more)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Access to training and professional qualifications
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Recognition and reward programmes
• Tax-saving schemes
• Opportunities to shape the organisation through employee forums

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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