Building Surveyor in Walsall

Job description

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be supporting one of the Midlands' leading housing providers in recruiting an experienced Building Surveyor to join their team on an initial interim basis until March 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking housing organisation committed to delivering safe, secure, and high-quality homes across the Midlands.
Your new role
As an Interim Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of surveying services, including property inspections, defect diagnosis, and compliance assessments. You'll play a key role in ensuring housing standards are met and maintained, with responsibilities including:

• Conducting general building surveys and preparing detailed reports.
• Diagnosing damp and mould issues in line with Awaab's Law.
• Completing disrepair assessments under Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.
• Supervising contractors in accordance with CDM Regulations 2015.
• Managing asbestos risks and conducting fire safety evaluations.
• Producing Energy Performance Certificates for lettings and sales.
• Maintaining accurate records and collaborating with internal teams to deliver excellent service.

This position is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Previous experience as an Interim contractor in a Building Surveyor role, ideally within the social housing sector.
• Experience in building surveys, defect diagnosis, and housing disrepair assessments.
• Knowledge of fire safety, asbestos management, and environmental health legislation.
• Familiarity with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
• Strong contract management skills and the ability to produce repair schedules using recognised standards.
• Strong understanding of Awaab's Law, Decent Homes Standard, HHSRS etc.

Visa sponsorship will not be offered for this role. Applicants not possessing the right to work in the UK at the time of application need not apply.

What you'll get in return
In return you can expect an excellent day rate of up to £275 per day, inside of IR35. This interim role is expected to be until March 2026 although further extension is a possibility, or possibly a permanent role for the right individual (dedicated interim contractors are encourage to apply).


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Walsall

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-11-2025

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