Building Surveyor (Social Housing)

NURSLINK RECRUITMENT LTD · Northampton, East Midlands

Building Surveyor (Social Housing) at NURSLINK RECRUITMENT LTD, based in Northampton, East Midlands. This is a contract role with hybrid working.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Northampton, East Midlands · Hybrid
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
12 Sep 2026
Sector
Housing Officer

Reference https://nurslink.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=6637

About the role

Leasehold Asset Services Surveyor | £22.50/hr | Hybrid Working | Liverpool & Northern Travel

Join the Team at NursLink!

Are you an experienced Building Surveyor, Repairs Surveyor or Property Surveyor looking for your next contract opportunity?

We’re recruiting a Leasehold Asset Services Surveyor to join a leading social housing organisation on an approximately 2-month temporary assignment based in Liverpool. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a busy Asset Services team, carrying out property inspections, diagnosing building defects and helping deliver high-quality housing services across the North. The ideal candidate will have their own vehicle and enjoy visiting sites across North West England each week.

If you enjoy solving complex repair issues, working independently and making a real difference to customers, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join NursLink?

  • Competitive pay of £22.50 per hour
  • Approximately 2-month temporary assignment, with the potential for longer-term opportunities
  • Flexible hybrid working (typically one office day per week in Liverpool)
  • Work across a varied portfolio of residential properties
  • Opportunity to join an experienced and supportive Asset Services team
  • One-stage Microsoft Teams interview with a quick turnaround

Your Role

As a Leasehold Asset Services Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality surveying services across the region, supporting customers and colleagues while ensuring repairs and maintenance are completed to the highest standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out inspections relating to complex repairs, maintenance issues and building defects
  • Investigating escalated repairs and customer complaints, recommending effective solutions
  • Managing leaseholder requests for property alterations and advising on repair responsibilities
  • Supporting stock condition surveying and asset management activities
  • Working closely with in-house repairs contractors to resolve complex cases
  • Producing reports, surveys and technical recommendations
  • Helping improve customer satisfaction through proactive problem-solving and excellent service delivery

What You’ll Need

  • Experience as a Building Surveyor, Repairs Surveyor, Property Surveyor or Asset Surveyor
  • Experience within social housing, housing associations, property maintenance or repairs
  • Strong knowledge of building defects, repairs and maintenance
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to manage your own workload and work independently
  • Strong report writing and IT skills
  • A proactive, solution-focused approach with excellent attention to detail
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Access to your own vehicle

Desirable

  • Experience of stock condition surveying
  • Knowledge of leasehold properties and leaseholder responsibilities
  • HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Construction or a related discipline
  • Experience working with housing management or asset management teams

Working Pattern

  • Hybrid working model
  • First day office-based in Liverpool for onboarding and IT setup
  • Approximately one office day per week thereafter
  • Site inspections across Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Northampton and Carlisle, with most work focused around Liverpool and Manchester
  • Travel to site expected up to four days per week

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

If you’re looking for a rewarding surveying role where you can use your technical expertise, improve customer outcomes and work within a respected social housing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the NursLink team.

Reference: https://nurslink.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=6637 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 12 Sep 2026 · Listed via NURSLINK RECRUITMENT LTD

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