Building Surveyor
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,280 to £40,777 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sunderland Care and Support Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 290209 |
Summary
Sunderland Care and Support is a local authority trading company owned by Sunderland City Council, which provides a wide range of services to support vulnerable adults and children to lead the lives they choose.
This is an opportunity to join a highly motivated and supportive team within the Home Improvement Agency. This team provides a service that supports customers to maintain, repair, adapt or extend their homes and manage projects in group homes or commercial buildings.
Candidates must have experience of working in the construction industry, be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of property repair, renovation, adaptation, have excellent communication and analytical skills and have one of the following :-
An HNC in construction (or equivalent)
A degree in building surveying
The role will involve carrying out detailed property surveys, identifying building defects, giving technical advice, preparing schedules of work, preparing computer generated plans, follow a tender process, valuation of works, project management, carry out site inspections, quality control, authorising interim and final payments.
This is a busy but rewarding environment and the successful candidate must be a well organised self-motivated individual who can work on their own initiative as well as being a part of the surveying team.
Previous applicants need not apply.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Stuart Trow, Team Manager on 07795 224562 or by email -stuart.trow@sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk
Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the online application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on 21 January 2026.
If you are successful following the interview process appointments will be made subject to two satisfactory references and DBS check.
Please note CVs or covering letters will not be accepted.
For more information on Sunderland Care and Support, please visit our website;
https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk.
This is an opportunity to join a highly motivated and supportive team within the Home Improvement Agency. This team provides a service that supports customers to maintain, repair, adapt or extend their homes and manage projects in group homes or commercial buildings.
Candidates must have experience of working in the construction industry, be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of property repair, renovation, adaptation, have excellent communication and analytical skills and have one of the following :-
An HNC in construction (or equivalent)
A degree in building surveying
The role will involve carrying out detailed property surveys, identifying building defects, giving technical advice, preparing schedules of work, preparing computer generated plans, follow a tender process, valuation of works, project management, carry out site inspections, quality control, authorising interim and final payments.
This is a busy but rewarding environment and the successful candidate must be a well organised self-motivated individual who can work on their own initiative as well as being a part of the surveying team.
Previous applicants need not apply.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Stuart Trow, Team Manager on 07795 224562 or by email -stuart.trow@sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk
Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the online application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on 21 January 2026.
If you are successful following the interview process appointments will be made subject to two satisfactory references and DBS check.
Please note CVs or covering letters will not be accepted.
For more information on Sunderland Care and Support, please visit our website;
https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk.
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