Building Surveyor

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Building Surveyor on a temporary basis to cover a long-term absence on our Islington Social Housing contract. This role focuses entirely on older, heritage housing stock within conservation areas.

You will be responsible for asset assessments, delivering high-quality building surveys for upcoming cyclical works, identifying necessary structural and cosmetic repairs, and writing up accurate technical specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Building Surveys: Carry out a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 thorough building surveys per week on external blocks.
• Defect Analysis & Documentation: Photograph, map out, and clearly mark up all areas requiring repair (including repointing, rendering, painting, roof repairs/replacements, sash window restorations, fencing, and pathway repairs).
• Specification Writing: Produce detailed, accurate technical specifications of works using NHF Schedule of Rates (SOR) Codes, Version 6.
• Compliance & Regulations: Ensure all proposed works and specifications align strictly with current Building Regulations and local conservation area guidelines.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a key point of contact, liaising effectively with residents, operational teams, and supply chain contractors to ensure seamless progression of works.

The Property Portfolio

• Stock Profile: Exclusively Victorian and Edwardian traditional properties.
• Environment: Situated within designated Conservation Areas.
• Please note: This portfolio consists of traditional houses converted or maintained for social housing; there are no modern blocks of flats or new builds involved.

Requirements: Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Heritage Stock Experience: Proven surveying experience within a social housing maintenance environment, specifically working with Victorian and Edwardian housing stock.
• SOR Expertise: Demonstrable experience writing detailed specifications utilizing NHF SOR Codes (Version 6).
• Technical Knowledge: Excellent, up-to-date working knowledge of current Building Regulations.
• Reporting Skills: Ability to prepare highly articulate survey findings, technical notes, and definitive repair recommendations.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for managing resident relations and collaborating with operational teams and external contractors.
• Qualification: HND (Level 5) or higher in Building, Surveying, or a strictly equivalent construction discipline.

Desirable:

• RICS professional membership or working towards accreditation is highly desirable.

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