Special Projects Surveyor- Major Works

Special Projects Surveyor – Major Works (Latent Defects & Fire Safety) Special Projects Surveyor – Major Works (Latent Defects & Fire Safety) Salary: £68,309  performance bonus

Location:

North London (Islington, Hackney, Haringey) Hybrid:
Up to 2 days per week from home Are you an experienced Building Surveyor with a passion for solving complex building issues, delivering high‑risk remediation projects, and making homes safer for residents? This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist team tackling some of the most challenging latent defect and fire‑safety projects across North London.

It’s a highly specialised role focused on major works, structural issues, building pathology, cladding remediation, and long‑term defect investigation. You’ll take ownership of projects across a diverse portfolio of high‑rise, mid‑rise, and low‑rise residential buildings (6–22 storeys), working independently while being part of a skilled and supportive team.

The Role Manage multiple remediation projects simultaneously from inception through completion Diagnose issues through strong building pathology expertise Ensure compliance with current fire‑safety and building‑regulation requirements Oversee contractors, consultants, and site operations Apply deep understanding of CDM regulations Communicate clearly and sensitively with residents Produce high‑quality technical reports and contract documentation Work across two major work streams: leaseholder blocks and general‑needs residential properties Visit sites regularly — with an Oyster card provided for operational travel About You You should bring:
Strong Building Surveying background with major works experience Proven experience of latent defects, cladding, fire safety or structural remediation Ability to manage complex, multi‑disciplinary projects with minimal supervision Practical understanding of CDM Regulations Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills Experience working in housing, local authority or similar environments Confidence in engaging with residents, including explaining technical issues in a clear, empathetic way The ability to work across multi‑storey residential buildings, including high‑rise blocks Why Apply?

Work on meaningful, safety‑critical projects shaping the future of residential building standards Join a specialist team of five delivering high‑profile, impactful programmes Hyper‑local patch — most sites walkable across North London Hybrid working: 2 days from home Oyster card provided for site travel Clear, structured interview process with real focus on technical capability If you are interested in hearing more, please apply or get in touch with Molly Spencer for more information:
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