Building Surveyor | FTC
I'm working with a well-established housing organisation seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join their team on a fixed-term basis.
The role centres around inspecting homes, identifying defects, producing recommendations, and helping deliver improvements across a residential portfolio.

Technical Experience

• Experience diagnosing condensation, penetrating damp, rising damp and mould growth.
• Knowledge of building pathology and defect diagnosis.
• Experience carrying out HHSRS assessments.
• Understanding of Awaab's Law and current housing regulations.
• Experience within social housing, local authority or housing association environments.
• Knowledge of repairs, maintenance and planned works programmes.
• Experience specifying remedial works and managing contractors.
• Understanding of ventilation systems and building performance.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Building Surveying, Construction, Property Maintenance or similar.
• RICS, CIOB, CABE or RPSA membership.
• HHSRS Certification.
• Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) qualification.
• Retrofit Assessor or Retrofit Coordinator qualification.

Project & Contract Management

• Experience managing damp and mould remediation projects.
• Contractor performance management experience.
• Budget management and cost control.
• Experience preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender documents.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts.

Housing Sector Knowledge

• Experience working with responsive repair teams.
• Understanding of disrepair claims and housing litigation.
• Experience dealing with Environmental Health notices.
• Knowledge of Decent Homes Standards.
• Understanding of asset management principles.

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