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Building Surveyor

Job details
Posting date: 12 December 2025
Salary: £28 to £32 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 December 2025
Location: North London, London, N8 7AL
Company: Daniel Owen Ltd
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: DO SURVEYOR_1765557546

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Summary

Building Surveyor - Social Housing

Location: North London
Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing
Pay Rate: £28-£32 per hour (umbrella/PAYE options available)

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join a busy social housing team on an ongoing temporary contract. This role is ideal for a surveyor with a strong background in repairs, voids, disrepair, and planned works who can work independently, deliver high-quality surveys, and support the effective maintenance of housing stock.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out a wide range of property surveys across social housing stock, including:

    • Responsive repairs

    • Voids inspections

    • Damp & mould assessments

    • Disrepair surveys

    • Planned maintenance and condition surveys

  • Diagnose building defects and provide clear, accurate technical recommendations.

  • Prepare specifications of work, schedules, cost estimates, and tender documents.

  • Liaise with residents, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of works.

  • Monitor contractor performance and ensure works meet required quality, compliance, and timescales.

  • Use housing and asset management systems to record survey outcomes and maintain accurate documentation.

  • Assist with procurement activities and project delivery as required by the service.

  • Ensure all work complies with health & safety, building regulations, and organisational standards.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Building Surveyor within social housing (local authority or housing association).

  • Strong technical knowledge of building pathology, maintenance, and compliance.

  • Experience with repairs, planned works, voids, damp & mould, and disrepair essential.

  • Good understanding of current legislation including the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

  • Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Contract Details

  • Ongoing temporary contract with potential for long-term extension.

  • Competitive hourly rate: £28-£32 per hour, depending on experience.

  • Immediate start for suitable candidates.

Why Apply?

  • Opportunity to join a well-regarded social housing provider with a stable, ongoing workload.

  • Varied, autonomous role with strong support from a professional technical team.

  • Excellent hourly rate and long-term potential.

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