Building Surveyor

Are you ready to take on a challenge that directly impacts the lives of thousands of residents? Hammersmith and Fulham Council, in partnership with Pertemps, is seeking a proactive and skilled Building Surveyor to join our Repairs Client Team. This is your chance to play a key role in transforming housing services and ensuring that every resident has a safe, high-quality home.
With over 17,000 properties in our portfolio, the stakes are high, and the need is urgent. If you thrive on delivering solutions, leading improvements, and tackling challenges head-on, we want you on our team.

The Role: Why We Need You Now
As a Building Surveyor, you'll be at the heart of maintaining and improving the borough's housing stock. From managing disrepair cases and refurbishment projects to addressing complex repairs, void properties, and damp and mould issues, your expertise will ensure we deliver top-tier services to residents.
This is not just about ticking boxes - it's about driving change, solving problems, and making a real difference. You'll have the opportunity to shape best practices, implement innovative solutions, and ensure compliance with key housing legislation.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading on Repairs and Maintenance:
Manage inspections and repairs to meet urgent needs, from structural issues to day-to-day maintenance.
Ensure all works are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.
Engaging with Residents:
Act as a trusted liaison, resolving concerns quickly and delivering clear updates on repair progress.
Champion excellent customer service to ensure resident satisfaction.
Driving Quality and Compliance:
Lead contractor management, ensuring all works meet contractual and regulatory requirements.
Take ownership of health and safety protocols, ensuring a safe and compliant service.
Shaping the Future:
Use data-driven insights to identify trends, prevent issues, and improve service delivery.
Drive continuous improvement by embedding lessons learned into future projects.

Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent experience in housing maintenance and disrepair management.
Proven track record of managing repairs and maintenance in a social housing setting.
Skills and Attributes:
Expertise in diagnosing building defects and overseeing repairs.
Strong knowledge of housing legislation and health and safety standards.
A positive, solution-focused mindset with a passion for delivering excellent service.

At Hammersmith and Fulham Council, we are committed to building a brighter future for our residents, and we need passionate professionals to help us achieve this goal. This is a high-profile role where your decisions will have an immediate and lasting impact.
We are looking for someone who is ready to hit the ground running, eager to solve problems, and committed to making a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Take the Next Step Today!
This is an urgent call to action - we need your expertise now. If you are ready to rise to the challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become a driving force in transforming housing services for the better!