Building Surveyor - Asset Appraisal
Location: North London
Rate: £32.45 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Initial 6 months
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Carrington West is recruiting for an experienced Building Surveyor - Asset Appraisal to join a Local Authority Housing Investment Team in North London on an initial 6-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with strong stock condition and residential asset management experience, supporting the planning and delivery of investment programmes across a substantial housing portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
·Undertake detailed stock condition surveys across residential properties, communal areas, garages and other housing assets.
·Identify building defects and deficiencies and provide clear recommendations for remedial and future investment works.
·Prepare schedules of work, cost estimates and technical recommendations.
·Ensure stock condition information is accurately recorded and transferred to the Asset Management Database.
·Support the development of capital programmes, five-year investment plans and cost projections.
·Carry out feasibility studies and detailed surveys to determine viability, value for money and appropriate design solutions.
·Provide professional Building Surveying input into capital planning, option appraisal and investment prioritisation.
·Undertake HHSRS surveys and ensure works comply with relevant legislation, Decent Homes requirements and health and safety standards.
·Liaise with residents, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
·Monitor property condition and identify recurring maintenance issues across the housing stock.
The Ideal Candidate:
You will have demonstrable experience of stock condition surveying across residential properties, ideally gained within social housing or a Local Authority environment.
A Degree/HND in Building Surveying or equivalent is required, alongside a good understanding of asset management, Decent Homes, HHSRS and housing investment programmes. Experience using asset management databases and Schedule of Rates would also be highly beneficial.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required due to travel across the borough.
£32.45 p/h Umbrella | Initial 6-month contract | Hybrid working
For further information or to discuss the position in confidence, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Ryan Hamlett at Carrington West.