Assistant Building Surveyor

Posted 08 September 2026
Salary £40,236
LocationUnited Kingdom
Job type Permanent
Discipline Property
Reference226193
Contact NameMollie Roskilly

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association, who are recruiting an Assistant Building Surveyor on a permanent contract. The position is due to start immediately and is on a full-time basis. The salary is £40,236.

The ideal candidate will have experience in building surveying, building maintenance, or a related property environment and have an HNC/HND qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Support the delivery of regional repairs, maintenance, disrepair and void property programmes, ensuring works are completed effectively and efficiently

  • Conduct property inspections, identify and diagnose defects, and prepare detailed reports, specifications and accurate cost estimates

  • Monitor and manage contractor performance, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with residents, colleagues, contractors and key stakeholders, providing a high standard of customer service throughout the process

Experience required:

  • Experience required in building surveying, building maintenance or a related property environment

Skills, knowledge and expertiserequired:

  • HNC/HND qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Knowledge of building defects, repairs, and maintenance, with a focus on value for money

  • Strong communication, organisational and customer service skills

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with stakeholders

Working hours:

  • 35 hours per week

  • Property services out of hours Rota

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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