An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Surveyor to join a specialist housing provider who operate across the South of England. This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference by ensuring homes are safe, compliant and well-maintained, while enjoying the variety and autonomy of a field-based role.

As a Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for a broad mix of surveying, compliance and asset management activities. No two days are the same!

You could be completing a stock condition survey, carrying out a fire risk assessment, inspecting complex repairs or overseeing the delivery of major planned works projects. The role involves travel in the south London area, in addition to the South West of England.

This role could be suited to someone with previous surveying experience, or alternatively may have been a Housing Officer, for example.

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £40k + £5.5k car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus stats
• Permanent, full-time role with home-based flexibility
• Travel across Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset and the wider South of England (with occasional overnight stays)
• Opportunity to shape and improve the housing experience for vulnerable residents

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage capital investment and refurbishment projects, including M&E and cyclical works
• Undertake fire risk assessments, asbestos re-inspections, and statutory compliance checks
• Carry out building surveys, defect diagnosis, and stock condition surveys
• Prepare technical specifications, cost estimates, and tender documents
• Monitor and manage contractors against KPIs to ensure quality and value for money
• Act as Principal Designer under CDM regulations, ensuring robust H&S compliance

Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of building safety, compliance, health & safety legislation, and CDM regs
• Proven project and contractor management experience with strong budget control skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB etc.) desirable

About Express Recruitment 

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates. 

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Vacancy Summary 

Hours: Monday-Friday, Full Time

Salary: c£40k + £5.5k Per Annum D.O.E + Car Allowance

Location: South London

Job Type: Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. 

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency. 

This position would suit a motivated Surveyor with a background in housing, property, or repairs who is seeking a rewarding, varied role with autonomy and purpose.