Building Surveyor

Building SurveyorPermanentSouth London£54,415 per annumSummaryMorgan Hunt are working with a leading social housing provider, currently looking for a Building Surveyor to join their Planned Maintenance team!Key Responsibilities:· Lead the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, improvement programmes, and cyclical works to ensure projects are safe, on time, and of exceptional quality.

• Conduct inspections, surveys, and evaluations to assess repairs, defects, and improvements for dwellings, buildings, and land.
• Prepare comprehensive project reports, manage project documentation, and monitor progress, quality, and performance on-site.
• Oversee contractors to ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities, including reviewing risk assessments and method statements.
• Consult with customers and stakeholders to deliver services that exceed expectations, tailoring solutions to meet diverse needs.
• Manage budgets effectively, including profiling, forecasting, and maintaining risk logs to ensure value for money.
• Inspect works to ensure compliance with building regulations and health and safety standards, maintaining accurate records.
• Handle final accounts, valuations, and contractual disputes to ensure smooth project completion.
• Provide first-class resolution to queries and complaints, maintaining high customer satisfaction.

About you

• Building maintenance and diagnostic techniques to support decision-making.
• Managing planned works, including cyclical decoration projects.
• Delivering and supervising maintenance contracts and managing contractors to ensure project success.
• Construction standard contracts (e.g., JCT).
• Leading technical inspections, producing tender briefs, pricing documents, and managing projects in a social housing environment.
• Holistic building assessments, with an understanding of energy performance and future use considerations.

Qualifications:

• A degree or equivalent in Building Surveying or a related technical subject.
• Accreditation from RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) or CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building).
• A full, valid UK driving licence.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.