Building Surveyor

Building Surveyor

£60,000 per annum

Bedford (Hybrid)

Full Time

Permanent

Hours:

Monday to Friday 9am to 5 pm

Are you an experienced Building Surveyor looking to make a real difference in social housing? bpha is seeking a proactive and technically skilled individual to join our Surveying Services team, ensuring our homes meet the highest standards for our customers.

About the Role

As a Building Surveyor, you will carry out a full range of technical surveying duties, specifying and managing repair works to our customers’ homes. You’ll lead on the delivery and completion of damp, mould, and disrepair works across bpha’s stock, providing technical expertise and support to colleagues on complex repairs. Your work will ensure value for money, long-lasting repairs, and high levels of customer satisfaction.

As a Building Surveyor, you will be:

· Conducting property inspections, diagnose issues, specify and manage repairs from start to completion

· Leading on damp, mould, and disrepair works, ensuring compliance with legislation and bpha standards

· Providing technical support and advice to colleagues and customers

· Supervising external contractors, ensuring quality and compliance with health and safety standards

· Delivering excellent customer service, maintaining communication and satisfaction throughout the repair process

· Ensuring adherence to bpha policies, financial regulations, and procedures

What we’re looking for as a Building Surveyor:

Essential Skills & Attributes:

· Numerate with strong communication skills and ability to produce high-quality written reports

· Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and housing/asset management systems

· Demonstrated customer care skills and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

· Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently

· Ability to negotiate, influence, and deal with difficult situations

Knowledge &

Experience:

· In-depth knowledge of building construction, maintenance, and social housing legislation

· Experience dealing with Housing Disrepair/Housing Condition Claims

· Knowledge of schedule of rates and health and safety legislation (including HHSRS)

· Understanding of the social housing environment and bpha customer requirements

Qualifications:

· HNC/HND or similar professional qualification in a construction-related field (essential)

· Certified HHSRS Practitioner (essential)

· Membership of CIOB, RICS, or another construction-related professional body (essential)

· Trade qualification to NVQ L3 or above (desirable)

Why Join Us?

At bpha, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

· We take responsibility:
We do what we say and are accountable for our actions.

· We show empathy:
We respect and listen to every colleague and customer.

· We are better together:
We value diversity and achieve more as one team.

· We are ambitious:
We strive for excellence and make a positive difference.

Employee Benefits

We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a paycheque. In addition to a wealth of other benefits and as part of our commitment to your wellbeing and development, we offer:

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Retail Discounts

· 28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

· Professional Development Opportunities

· Private Health Care

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Generous Pension Scheme

Are you ready to make a difference?

If you are ready to make a positive impact and help shape the future of social housing, we would love to hear from you!

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and as such bpha reserves the right to close applications prior to the advertised closing date upon identification of a suitable candidate.

Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including DBS check and references