Building Surveyor - Void MOD properties Job Lincoln area,England UK,Construction

temporary job-building surveyor for MOD bases - housing refurbishment

Building Surveyor - Void Refurbishment Scotland and East Midlands

Contract:

Approx. 3 months (mid-March to mid/late May) £24
-28 per hour + holiday pay (equiv salary -£50,000-£55,000)

Start Date:

By 16 March We are seeking multiple Void Refurbishment Surveyors to support a major survey programme for the Ministry of defence across the North & Central UK, covering Scotland and the East Midlands. This programme involves assessing residential properties as they move through void refurbishment stages, focusing on building fabric condition and lifecycle replacement decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified surveyors, building pathology specialists, or those with strong building fabric experience (including those transitioning from trade backgrounds).This role requires security vetting at BPSS level.

Scotland

1 Surveyor required

Expected locations:
Kinloss, Aberdeen, Leuchars

East Midlands

2-3 Surveyors required

Expected locations across Leicestershire and Lincolnshire

Key Responsibilities

Carry out void refurbishment surveys on residential properties for current serving military personnel and their families across designated regions.

Assess the condition and lifecycle status of building elements, including:

Roofs
Windows & doors
External/internal fabric

Use a simple yes/no condition checklist to determine replacement need (based on "

Complete 2-3 surveys per day (varies depending on travel, key collection, and property size).
Access sites both inside and outside the wire where applicable.

Required Skills & Experience Essential

Strong understanding of building pathology.
Ability to assess lifecycle condition of core building elements.
Good technical judgement and ability to work independently.
Open to surveyors of varying experience levels, from graduates to experienced professionals.
Building Surveying degree (preferred)
Strong fabric/building experience
Candidates "coming off the tools" with good diagnostic understanding

Desirable

Ability to complete borescope surveys (ideally with own equipment).

Understanding of EPC recommendations.

Experience in residential surveys or void refurbishment.

Lower rate available for graduates or those with basic building pathology knowledge.

What you need to do now

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