Specialist Building Surveyor

4 days ago

Wokingham RG, United Kingdom CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD Full time £45,000 - £65,000 per year
3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To deliver a high-quality, customer-focused repairs surveying service, carrying out property inspections, diagnosing building defects, and ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective repairs. The post holder will act as a technical specialist, supporting contractors, internal teams, and residents while ensuring works are delivered to required standards, legislative requirements, and organisational policies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct 3–4 property inspections per day, including urgent and emergency visits where required.

  • Diagnose building defects, including structural, damp, mould, and other complex issues, using moisture meters and technical tools.

  • Ensure inspections and follow-up actions comply with statutory and internal timescales.

  • Prepare and issue detailed survey reports, repair recommendations, and schedules of works to contractors.

  • Follow up on ongoing works, monitor progress, and carry out post-inspection sign-offs and validations.

  • Review contractor requests, variations, quotations, and ensure value for money and compliance with specifications.

  • Liaise professionally with contractors, residents, internal departments, and external partners to coordinate repairs.

  • Support residents by explaining required works, managing expectations, and resolving queries or disputes.

  • Escalate safeguarding or vulnerability concerns in line with organisational policies.

  • Review structural reports, engineering assessments, and complex building pathology documentation as required.

  • Produce technical specifications for repair works in line with building regulations, best practice, and compliance standards.

  • Manage damp and mould cases, ensuring accurate diagnosis, appropriate remedial actions, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

  • Maintain awareness of current legislation, including housing standards, building safety, asbestos regulations, and emerging regulatory changes affecting the housing sector.

  • Manage technical elements of disrepair cases, including accurate report writing, inspections, and providing professional advice.

  • Interpret and respond to Scott Schedules, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and robust evidence to support defence or settlement strategies.

  • Provide technical guidance to the housing team, contractors, and partners on day-to-day building issues and repairs.

  • Maintain accurate records using internal reporting trackers, IT systems, and case management tools.

  • Represent the organisation professionally at all times, ensuring a customer-centred approach.

Requirements

  • Experience in residential repairs surveying or building pathology.

  • Strong knowledge of building construction, defect diagnosis, damp and mould management, and repair methodologies.

  • Ability to produce clear, detailed technical reports and specifications.

  • Experience liaising with contractors, residents, and multidisciplinary teams.

  • Understanding of disrepair processes, legal frameworks, and Scott schedules.

  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Building Regulations, HHSRS, health & safety, and asbestos awareness.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently across a borough area.

  • Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CIOB) or working towards membership.

  • Experience within a social housing or local authority environment.

  • Knowledge of contract management and procurement frameworks.

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