Building Surveyor

Are you a Surveying professional with a passion for improving the lives of residents in your community?

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Building Surveyor to join Brent’s Property Services and deliver a customer-focussed surveying function.

It’s an exciting time to be starting at Brent Council, as we are pursuing an ambitious transformation agenda that puts the Brent community at the heart of everything we do.

About the post

As a Building Surveyor you’ll be responsible for delivering a proactive surveying service that is both commercially focussed and provides excellent customer service, enhancing the reputation of Brent Housing.

You’ll deliver a comprehensive technical surveying function, maximising its effectiveness and financial performance. You’ll also be responsible for contractor management, building strong relationships with contractors and stakeholders across the business.

You will also uphold the guidelines set out by the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, demonstrating a commitment to improving standards and ensuring the safety and quality of our social housing in compliance with this critical legislation.

The ideal candidate

You should have an HNC, HND, BTEC HND, or higher in a building discipline, or over five years of hands-on experience in repairs surveying or construction. You’ll have strong technical knowledge, with an ability to accurately diagnose and manage technical repair solutions.

You’ll have a working knowledge of repair responsibilities, leasehold obligations, construction improvement, servicing, repair works, dampness, and condensation. Familiarity with contract law, building regulations, gas servicing, asbestos, and health and safety is also important.

The ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders is essential for success in this role. You’ll also have experience of building maintenance in a local authority or other registered social landlord.

Working for Brent

Brent is a vibrant London borough known for its iconic Wembley Stadium and rich cultural diversity.

We’re committed to creating a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact.

We offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative team culture, and the chance to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking organisation. Additionally, we operate a hybrid working model with office or on-site presence three times a week.

For more information about our benefits package, please visit brenthousingcareers.com

Additional information

We will be regularly reviewing applications and conducting weekly interview panels.

The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found at https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk