Building Surveyor - Stock Condition Surveys

Building Surveyor
Location: Buxton, Midlands
Salary: Competitive Public Sector Pay + Benefits
Sector: Public Sector / Social Housing

About the Role
A large public sector organisation is looking for a Building Surveyor to join their team based in Buxton. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of stock condition surveys across social housing in the Midlands.

You’ll be responsible for assessing and reporting on the condition of housing stock to help inform maintenance and investment programmes. This role plays a key part in ensuring the quality, safety, and sustainability of homes for local communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive stock condition surveys on social housing properties across the Midlands
• Inspect buildings and prepare detailed reports with accurate assessments
• Identify defects, maintenance needs, and advise on required repairs or improvements
• Liaise with contractors, residents, and internal teams to gather information and resolve issues
• Support planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes through accurate data collection
• Ensure compliance with relevant health & safety, building regulations, and legislative requirements

• Experience in property condition surveys, ideally within social housing or public sector
• Strong knowledge of building construction, defects, and repair methods
• Ability to write clear, concise reports and communicate effectively with different stakeholders
• Organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel regularly across the Midlands

• Be part of a respected public sector organisation making a real difference in communities
• Work on a variety of interesting projects across a wide housing portfolio
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including pension, holiday entitlement, and flexible working options
• Based in Buxton with travel across the region