Building Surveyor / Property Surveyor

Building Surveyor / Property Surveyor Location: Central London (London Local Authority) Rate: £300 per day (Umbrella) Contract Type: Temporary / Contract Job Overview: A London Local Authority is seeking a skilled and experienced Building Surveyor/Property Surveyor to join their team on a contract basis. This role will focus on managing repairs and cyclical maintenance across a diverse portfolio of properties, ensuring high standards of service delivery and compliance with health and safety regulations. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Area Repairs Manager to develop systems for regular inspections of external and communal areas, identifying the need for reactive repairs and maintenance. Manage the local delivery of the repairs term partnering contract, ensuring all work complies with contractual requirements and quality standards. Provide technical support to the housing team, ensuring that works are programmed and completed based on urgency and priority. Ensure the Council’s Health & Safety Policy is fully implemented for residents, staff, and contractors, offering expert advice on health and safety law as it applies to construction. Provide leadership within the housing portfolio, working collaboratively with Members, stakeholders, and partners to meet the council’s objectives. Oversee and ensure that all reactive repairs are carried out to a high standard, and that service delivery meets contract expectations. Effectively manage complaints and resolve disrepair claims, ensuring issues are thoroughly documented. Conduct post inspections of building structures, resident in-dwelling repairs, communal areas, and estate grounds. Experience and Knowledge: Excellent understanding of building pathology. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in responsive repairs, ideally within a housing environment. Strong customer service and communication skills. Methodical, reliable, and detail-oriented. Skills Required: Strong problem-solving ability, with the capacity to identify and resolve issues quickly. Good literacy and numeracy skills to manage reports and documentation accurately. Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams