Building Surveyor
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £56,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | West London, London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | London and Quadrant Housing Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Title: Building Surveyor Repairs and Maintenance
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £48,700 per annum to £56,000 per annum (London weighted salary) dependant on experience plus Essential Car User allowance of £1,300 per annum*
Grade: 9
Working Location: West London, Slough and Berkshire
Persona: Agile worker 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/site
Reporting Office: London, Stratford
Closing Date: 10th April at 11pm
Interviews will take place on Monday 20th April at our office
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…
Join our Surveying Team at L&Q:
Our Maintenance Services team are looking for an experienced surveyor to join the surveying team in the West region covering Willesden, Wembley, Ealing, Uxbridge, Slough and surrounding.
You will carry out internal and external inspections on occupied properties, providing technical advice and managing complex repair and maintenance projects. This includes liaising with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality work, value for money, and strong customer satisfaction.
Your impact in the role:
Inspect and diagnose complex repairs, including damp and mould.
Complete surveys, produce condition reports, and specify appropriate remedial works.
Prepare accurate work specifications, costs, and recommendations.
Handle resident complaints, Councillor and MP enquiries, and oversee site visits through to resolution.
Produce clear reports, work orders, and specifications using NHF SORs and other tools.
Manage budgets and support the variation approval process.
Liaise with loss adjusters and oversee insurance-related works (fire, flood, theft).
Ensure strong health and safety compliance at all times.
Influence stakeholders and manage contractor performance effectively.
What you'll bring:
Extensive repairs surveying experience within Housing Associations or Local Authorities
HNC/HND or similar qualification preferred (or extensive experience with commitment to CPD)
Strong understanding of construction methods, housing law and contract law
Experience working with varied housing stock, ideally in Social Housing
Good knowledge of Health and Safety
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to undertake complex property inspections and produce itemised work specifications
Confident in managing budgets and preparing technical documentation
Knowledge and experience using NHF schedules of rates
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £48,700 per annum to £56,000 per annum (London weighted salary) dependant on experience plus Essential Car User allowance of £1,300 per annum*
Grade: 9
Working Location: West London, Slough and Berkshire
Persona: Agile worker 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/site
Reporting Office: London, Stratford
Closing Date: 10th April at 11pm
Interviews will take place on Monday 20th April at our office
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…
Join our Surveying Team at L&Q:
Our Maintenance Services team are looking for an experienced surveyor to join the surveying team in the West region covering Willesden, Wembley, Ealing, Uxbridge, Slough and surrounding.
You will carry out internal and external inspections on occupied properties, providing technical advice and managing complex repair and maintenance projects. This includes liaising with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality work, value for money, and strong customer satisfaction.
Your impact in the role:
Inspect and diagnose complex repairs, including damp and mould.
Complete surveys, produce condition reports, and specify appropriate remedial works.
Prepare accurate work specifications, costs, and recommendations.
Handle resident complaints, Councillor and MP enquiries, and oversee site visits through to resolution.
Produce clear reports, work orders, and specifications using NHF SORs and other tools.
Manage budgets and support the variation approval process.
Liaise with loss adjusters and oversee insurance-related works (fire, flood, theft).
Ensure strong health and safety compliance at all times.
Influence stakeholders and manage contractor performance effectively.
What you'll bring:
Extensive repairs surveying experience within Housing Associations or Local Authorities
HNC/HND or similar qualification preferred (or extensive experience with commitment to CPD)
Strong understanding of construction methods, housing law and contract law
Experience working with varied housing stock, ideally in Social Housing
Good knowledge of Health and Safety
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to undertake complex property inspections and produce itemised work specifications
Confident in managing budgets and preparing technical documentation
Knowledge and experience using NHF schedules of rates
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.