Healthy Homes Surveyor

Senior Surveyor (Healthy Homes & Disrepair)

£400 per day 6-Month Contract South of England | Hybrid Working

RG Setsquare are recruiting for an experienced Surveyor to join a leading social housing provider on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a property professional with experience in disrepair, building defects, damp and mould, and planned maintenance to play a key role in improving housing standards and customer outcomes across a large residential portfolio.

The Role

Working within a specialist Healthy Homes team, you will investigate property-related issues, assess building defects and provide effective solutions to improve the quality, safety and sustainability of housing stock.

You will manage a varied caseload of inspections, technical investigations and disrepair matters, working closely with residents, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure homes remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

Undertaking inspections relating to damp, mould, condensation and building defects
Managing disrepair and complex property cases
Producing detailed survey reports, specifications and recommendations
Monitoring remedial works and contractor performance
Supporting investment and asset management decisions
Providing technical advice to operational teams and residents
Ensuring works are delivered in line with budget, quality and compliance requirements

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who possess:

HNC, HND or Degree qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline
Experience within social housing, local authority, housing association or residential property environments
Knowledge of building pathology, repairs, maintenance and disrepair legislation
Experience managing contractors and complex housing cases
Strong report-writing and stakeholder management skills
Full UK driving licenceMRICS or working towards professional membership would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

£400 per day
Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to work on high-profile housing quality and resident wellbeing projects
Collaborative and supportive team environmentFor more information or to apply confidentially, please contact RG Setsquare.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed