Building Surveyor - Local Govt - Housing - Repairs

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  • London
  • £40.00 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Building Surveyor - Repairs - Local Council - Defects - Building Regs - Maintenance - Building Legislation - CDM Regulations - Up to £40 an hour - 3+ months - LondonRole: Building Surveyor
Location: London
Hourly rate: Up to £40 per hourContract: Full-time 3+ monthsA public sector organisation is seeking a skilled Building Surveyor to join their Housing Property Services team, supporting the delivery of high-quality repairs and maintenance across residential properties. An initial 3 month contract with the opportunity to go permanentKey Responsibilities:
  • Conduct property inspections to identify defects and diagnose repair needs
  • Prepare specifications, reports, and recommendations for works including complex cases such as structural issues or condensation
  • Oversee works on-site, assess contractor performance, and approve variations/payments
  • Manage fire/flood insurance claims and subsidence cases in liaison with consultants
  • Contribute to quality assurance, policy development, and compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Represent the service in meetings, including preparation and presentation of technical reports
Requirements:
  • HND/C or BSc in Building/Surveying, or equivalent experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of building defects, maintenance, and legislation
  • Ability to write technical specifications, assess repairs, and manage contractors
  • Excellent communication, IT, and report-writing skills
  • Knowledge of building codes, CDM regulations, and NHF Schedule of Rates
This role offers an opportunity to make a real impact in the delivery of public housing services, with professional development and training supported. If you are interested in hearing more please contact me onSecurity clearance and right to work in the UK requiredPeople Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.Share this jobScott Defries E-mailManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organisations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organisations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions - creates substantially more value for candidates and clients across 8 countries and territories and has done so for 70 years.

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