Building Surveyor

This is an opportunity for a Surveyor to take ownership of a diverse housing patch, delivering high-quality surveying services focusing on day-to-day repairs while championing customer satisfaction. You'll work closely with residents, contractors, and internal stakeholders to protect assets, manage risk, and improve homes at scale.

Client Details

Our client is a large, well-established community housing organisation managing a significant portfolio of domestic housing across Greater Manchester. Known for high standards, strong governance, and resident focus, the organisation invests heavily in its people, property condition, contractor performance, and customer experience.

Description

Deliver a professional, customer-focused surveying service across domestic housing stock
Inspect properties, diagnose defects, and produce accurate technical reports
Lead damp, mould, condensation, and complex repair investigations providing clear technical advice
Manage on-site contractor performance (including in-house teams) to ensure quality, safety, cost control, and timescales
Schedule remedial works, prepare detailed specifications, and oversee delivery
Liaise with loss adjusters, insurers, development teams, and housing colleagues
Support defect management on newly completed developments through defect liability periods
Maintain accurate records across asset management systems
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Building Regulations, Gas Safety, Homes Fitness Act, and asbestos management requirements
Contribute to continuous improvement, trend analysis, and service development
Support the development of apprentices and colleagues where appropriate

Profile

Proven experience as a Property Surveyor within housing or building maintenance
Strong background in day-to-day repairs
Excellent technical knowledge of damp & mould, building pathology, and defect diagnosis
Experience managing contractors, specifications, and on-site works
Solid understanding of UK housing legislation and H&S compliance
Ability to manage multiple cases autonomously across a defined patch
Strong customer-facing skills with the confidence to handle complaints and sensitive situations
Financial awareness with experience managing budgets and contractor costs
A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused mindset

Job Offer

Competitive salary
Stable, long-term role within a respected housing organisation
Autonomy and trust - genuinely own your surveying patch
Strong internal support and clear processes
Meaningful work that directly improves residents' homes and lives
Ongoing training, CPD, and professional development
Opportunity to influence standards, quality, and service delivery
Hybrid/flexible working approach (role-dependent)
Excellent employee benefits and pension package
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed