Building Surveyor

We are seeking a Technical Surveyor to join the Property Services team, providing expert technical support across the Southampton and South Hampshire region. This role plays a key part in ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standard, while delivering a great service to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve day-to-day property maintenance issues raised internally or by customers.
• Carry out inspections before, during, and after works to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provide detailed specifications, including scope of works, quantities, costs, and timescales.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required technical standards.
• Support in-house trades teams and external contractors to achieve first-time fixes.
• Maintain accurate data across property systems and provide insight into asset and investment needs.
• Stay up to date with industry standards and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience

• Strong technical knowledge of property maintenance and building pathology.
• Understanding of statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements within housing/property services.
• Ability to prepare and interpret technical specifications and schedules of work.
• Proven experience delivering maintenance/repair programmes within budget and timescales.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office (with strong Excel knowledge).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel required).
• Ability to pass a basic DBS check.

What's on Offer

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service up to 30 days).
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 12% employer match and life cover at 4x salary.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Options for private medical, dental, and critical illness cover.
• Discounted travel insurance.