Building Surveyor (Temporary / Contract)
Building Surveyor
Islington (On-Site / Contract Base)
Temporary £25.00p/h
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Building Surveyor on a temporary basis to cover a long-term absence on our Islington Social Housing contract. This role focuses entirely on older, heritage housing stock within conservation areas.
You will be responsible for asset assessments, delivering high-quality building surveys for upcoming cyclical works, identifying necessary structural and cosmetic repairs, and writing up accurate technical specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct Building Surveys: Carry out a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 thorough building surveys per week on external blocks.
- Defect Analysis & Documentation: Photograph, map out, and clearly mark up all areas requiring repair (including repointing, rendering, painting, roof repairs/replacements, sash window restorations, fencing, and pathway repairs).
- Specification Writing: Produce detailed, accurate technical specifications of works using NHF Schedule of Rates (SOR) Codes, Version 6.
- Compliance & Regulations: Ensure all proposed works and specifications align strictly with current Building Regulations and local conservation area guidelines.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a key point of contact, liaising effectively with residents, operational teams, and supply chain contractors to ensure seamless progression of works.
The Property Portfolio
- Exclusively Victorian and Edwardian traditional properties.
- Situated within designated Conservation Areas.
- Please note: This portfolio consists of traditional houses converted or maintained for social housing; there are no modern blocks of flats or new builds involved.
Requirements: Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Heritage Stock Experience: Proven surveying experience within a social housing maintenance environment, specifically working with Victorian and Edwardian housing stock.
- SOR Expertise: Demonstrable experience writing detailed specifications utilizing NHF SOR Codes (Version 6).
- Technical Knowledge: Excellent, up-to-date working knowledge of current Building Regulations.
- Reporting Skills: Ability to prepare highly articulate survey findings, technical notes, and definitive repair recommendations.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for managing resident relations and collaborating with operational teams and external contractors.
- Qualification: HND (Level 5) or higher in Building, Surveying, or a strictly equivalent construction discipline.
Desirable:
- RICS professional membership or working towards accreditation is highly desirable.
What’s on Offer?
- A highly competitive hourly rate of £25/hr PAYE.
- A stable, predictable 40-hour Monday-to-Friday work week.
- A genuine foot in the door with a major contractor, featuring a strong pipeline where the role is likely to extend or transition into a permanent position (£52k-£53k package).
