Building Surveyor

Building Surveyor

• Role: Building Surveyor
• Rate: £300 per day
• Contract Type: Interim, Full-Time
• Location: London
• Contract Length: 6 Months +
• Working Arrangements: Office and site based, 5 days per week
• Closing Date: 17 June 2026

Building Surveyor – Overview

• This is an opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join a Property Services team within a social housing provider, focused on delivering high-quality repairs and damp management solutions.
• The role is centred on improving homes, supporting tenants, and maintaining a strong customer-focused approach. You will play a key role in diagnosing issues, scoping works, and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and compliantly.

Building Surveyor – Key Responsibilities

• Undertake damp surveys across responsive repairs and void properties
• Diagnose building defects, scope works, and prepare detailed specifications
• Prepare drawings and support scheme budgets for strategic planning
• Manage projects end to end, including full contract administration
• Ensure all works comply with regulatory requirements and health and safety standards
• Liaise with housing staff, officers, tenants, and stakeholders on damp and mould cases
• Procure and manage specialist contractors and consultants when required
• Produce reports, statistical returns, and performance data for management
• Support asset data analysis to inform long-term investment strategies

Building Surveyor – Applicant Essentials

Essential

• Construction-related background with a minimum HNC in property or construction
• Experience working within a social housing provider or public sector environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience delivering damp and mould projects within residential housing
• Knowledge of contract administration and project delivery frameworks
• Experience supporting asset management and investment planning

How do I apply for this Building Surveyor position?

If this Building Surveyor role is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this Building Surveyor position, click apply and enter your details with your updated CV.

Alternatively, you can directly email Sam.Taylor@oysterpartnership.com

We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process, so feel free to apply in any way that suits you via WhatsApp, video message or CV. The more creative the better.