Repairs and Building Safety Surveyor in City of London

Job description

Repair & Building Safety Surveyor

Location: Hybrid

Reporting to: Senior Building Safety and compliance

Brand: Populo Living

Contract: Full-time

Salary: £50,000

Closing date: 04/11/2025

About Populo

Populo Living is Newham’s housing company, which is wholly owned by the London Borough of Newham. Populo exists to tackle the shortage of homes in the Borough, aiming to deliver half of these homes at genuinely affordable levels, and we’re growing fast – as Newham’s housing delivery company Populo Living Group has built just under 1,000 homes and has a pipeline of several thousand more to come. We manage over 500 private homes, in addition to over 250 affordable homes via Populo Homes, our registered provider subsidiary. Our developments range in size from small infill to large scale sites, including the reimagining of the Carpenters Estate in Stratford, one of the most exciting regeneration projects in the UK. We are committed to building more and better homes for the residents of Newham, including high proportions of affordable homes.

About the Role

The Repairs and Building Safety Surveyor is responsible for ensuring the maintenance, safety, and compliance of Populo’s buildings and estates. The role involves carrying out inspections, identifying repair and compliance needs, and coordinating contractors to deliver high-quality, safe, and customer-focused housing services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct building inspections and surveys to identify repair, maintenance, and compliance issues.

• Manage and coordinate repair and maintenance projects, ensuring quality, safety, and timely completion.

• Prepare inspection reports, budgets, and cost estimates, monitoring works against targets and standards.

• Liaise with contractors, residents, and internal teams to ensure effective communication and service delivery.

• Ensure all works comply with health and safety regulations and organisational policies.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in property maintenance, surveying, or building safety.

• Strong technical understanding of building systems and compliance requirements.

• Proficient in surveying and maintenance software (e.g., AutoCAD, Microsoft Office).

• Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Person Specification

• Customer-focused, professional, and respectful when engaging with residents.

• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality property services.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining how they meet the requirements of the role.

Applications should be sent to HR@populoliving.co.uk no later than 04 November

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

30-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English