Average Building Surveyor salary in Wolverhampton

Building Surveyor Salary: £40,240 - £43,022 (plus £1000 ECU) per annum plus excellent benefits Location: Walsall, West Midlands Contract:  Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours per week Interview Date: To be confirmed  We are looking for an experienced Building Surveyor, to work as part of a professional team to deliver Surveying services and carry out property inspections whilst delivering excellent customer service, record keeping and communication with other teams. You’ll be carrying out a range of surveying functions, so you will need to have an awareness of damp, fire safety, asbestos, energy efficiency, as well as knowledge of housing disrepair and environmental health legislation. You’ll also be expected to prepare schedules of work, adhere to control of contractor’s procedure and produce relevant reports. Main job responsibilities: Carry out general building surveying inspections and defect diagnosis completing actions and making recommendations as required, ensuring they are in accordance with the regulatory requirements of building notices, planning applications and housing standards referrals.  Complete disrepair surveys and assessments in line with breaches of S11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, whg’s asset management strategy and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.Carry out Damp and Mould surveys and make remedial recommendations as required.Supervise and control external contractors meeting the requirements of the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015 ensuring completion of works in a timely manner.  Ensure accurate and timely record keeping of any surveying related duties, ensuring systems are managed effectively and kept up to date. Undertake minor works surveys and produce repair schedules for trade colleagues or specialist contractors.Undertake assessments to produce Energy Performance Certificates as required for lettings and sales as required. We're looking for someone who has: A HNC in a Construction discipline or an equivalent construction/ surveying qualification.Knowledge and experience of carrying out general building surveys and inspections and surveys in line with breaches of S11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.An awareness of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) order 2005 and carrying out Fire Risk Assessments.Knowledge of working with and managing Asbestos in buildings, including an understanding and awareness of the implications and risks associated with Asbestos.Experience in the identification of different types of dampness and the ability to recommend and schedule the correct remedial work in accordance with the requirements of the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.Knowledge of current housing disrepair and environmental health legislation and case law.Understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.The ability to accurately identify houses that are in disrepair and prepare detailed schedules of repair under the National Housing Federation Schedules of Rates or similar to remedy the disrepair. Knowledge and experience of contract management.  What’s in it for you? In return, you will receive a competitive salary, 27 days annual leave (plus Christmas shut down), a defined benefit pension scheme, health cash plan, a range of shopping and leisure discounts.   We are output focused and flexible and believe in giving colleagues the right balance of autonomy and support to enable them to work to their full potential. Despite the high expectation for performance and delivery, we are committed to ensuring colleagues have a healthy work-life balance and able to work in agile ways which support them.   About us At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition.  We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities. For more information, read the full job description and visit www.whg.uk.com

We have immediate opportunities available for either MRICS or FRICS chartered surveyors nationwide. These are long term, Freelance / Self-employed roles with exceptional earning potential.  Our client has developed their own, easy to use, question based, iOS based, on-site software, which is fully court compliant, this enables concise information to be captured during such visits and ensures that longhand reports and Scott Schedules being typed out later at your desk are consigned to history.  These roles are ideally suited to surveyors who would like to build up their exposure to building pathology and expert witness work, their current work portfolio covers mainly housing disrepair, but also includes large loss surveying, and various other related disciplines. Role Description This is a remote role for a MRICS or FRICS Building Surveyor on a freelance basis. As a chartered surveyor, you will be responsible for a range of activities that include inspecting houses and apartments, conducting surveys, and assessing defects and producing associated repair specifications. You will work independently but with the full backing of a supportive team. Qualifications  Hold an MRICS or FRICS professional designation.Have extensive experience in Building Surveying.You will have a working understanding of HHSRS and the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.Demonstrate knowledge and experience in producing repair specifications.Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.Have good analytical and problem-solving skills.Have proficiency with Microsoft Office and Apple iOS devices and be comfortable with remote work technology.  Our Commitment to you  Committing to pay you fast, upon submission of your accepted report (Usually within 48 hrs.)Freedom to work flexibly and to work around your other commitments.Nonconditional fee agreements, so you will be paid a full fee on every survey.Provide all the training and support you need to succeed.  If you are interested in finding out more and joining the fastest growing surveying providers in the UK, please apply online or contact Craig Dyson at Exchange Street Claims & Loss Adjusting

The VacancyWe have an opportunity for an Assistant Surveyor to join our Wates team within our responsive maintenance division. You will be working out of our Walsall office on one of our social housing contracts.Key Accountabilities will include: Produce commercial reports both internally and externally to the companyEnsure the timely receipt of quotations for materials, equipment and Sub-subcontract works, undertake commercial assessment of quotes received and ensure the timely placement of orders on commercially advantageous terms to facilitate project delivery and ensure business objectives are met.Regularly complete on site measurements/ take offsEnsure all contractual processes are completed on time We are looking for a good work ethic and the ability to work under a Project Surveyor and within a team of Surveyors of different levels of knowledge.To be successful in the role you will be able to liaise with Client and have the personal skills to create effective relationships with the team.Work for WatesWates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises: Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.