Building Surveyor
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,839 to £47,181 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 8, £42,839 up to £47,181 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leicestershire, LE10 0FR |
| Company: | Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG4772-C131 |
Summary
Building Surveyor - Private Sector Housing
Grade 8, £42,839 up to £47,181 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week, permanent contract
Are you passionate about improving housing conditions, supporting vulnerable residents and making a real difference in your community? We are looking for a motivated and customer focused Building Surveyor within our Private Sector Housing Team.
In this varied role, you’ll help deliver an effective housing assistance service, including Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs), private sector housing enforcement, home energy efficiency initiatives and wider housing improvement work. You’ll work directly with residents, contractors, partner agencies and internal teams to ensure homes are safe, suitable and meet statutory requirements.
What we’re looking for
Experience in private sector housing, building surveying, construction, environmental health, adaptations or a related field (or the ability to develop quickly).
Strong communication skills and the ability to work sensitively with vulnerable residents.
Technical understanding of housing standards, Building Regulations and adaptation work (or willingness to learn).
Ability to interpret plans, prepare schedules, and assess property conditions.
A methodical approach to case management, record keeping and workload organisation.
Confidence to take appropriate enforcement action where necessary and with guidance.
Commitment to equality, safeguarding, high quality customer service and continuous improvement.
Why join us?
Meaningful work that directly improves residents’ quality of life.
Supportive team environment with plenty of opportunities for training and development
28 days annual leave or 33 days with 5 years continuous service plus bank holidays and up to 2 days flexi leave per month.
Excellent local government benefits and pension scheme.
The chance to shape housing standards and energy efficiency across our district and the county
We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The contractual base will be office based with agreed flexibility to work from home or at remote working locations in the borough.
Closing date: 8 March 2026
Interview date: 16 March 2026
Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY
Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.
We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.
Grade 8, £42,839 up to £47,181 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week, permanent contract
Are you passionate about improving housing conditions, supporting vulnerable residents and making a real difference in your community? We are looking for a motivated and customer focused Building Surveyor within our Private Sector Housing Team.
In this varied role, you’ll help deliver an effective housing assistance service, including Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs), private sector housing enforcement, home energy efficiency initiatives and wider housing improvement work. You’ll work directly with residents, contractors, partner agencies and internal teams to ensure homes are safe, suitable and meet statutory requirements.
What we’re looking for
Experience in private sector housing, building surveying, construction, environmental health, adaptations or a related field (or the ability to develop quickly).
Strong communication skills and the ability to work sensitively with vulnerable residents.
Technical understanding of housing standards, Building Regulations and adaptation work (or willingness to learn).
Ability to interpret plans, prepare schedules, and assess property conditions.
A methodical approach to case management, record keeping and workload organisation.
Confidence to take appropriate enforcement action where necessary and with guidance.
Commitment to equality, safeguarding, high quality customer service and continuous improvement.
Why join us?
Meaningful work that directly improves residents’ quality of life.
Supportive team environment with plenty of opportunities for training and development
28 days annual leave or 33 days with 5 years continuous service plus bank holidays and up to 2 days flexi leave per month.
Excellent local government benefits and pension scheme.
The chance to shape housing standards and energy efficiency across our district and the county
We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The contractual base will be office based with agreed flexibility to work from home or at remote working locations in the borough.
Closing date: 8 March 2026
Interview date: 16 March 2026
Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY
Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.
We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.
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