Building Surveyor

Job Title: Building Surveyor – North Yorkshire Council 📍 Location: White Rose House, Northallerton, DL6 2NA (with site travel across Selby, Harrogate & Richmondshire) ⏳ Contract: 18-Month Initial Contract (Likely Extension) 💰 Pay Rate: £26.38/hour (Umbrella) 🕐 Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday 🗓️ Start Date: ASAP 🏗️ About the Role We are working with North Yorkshire Council to recruit experienced Building Surveyors to support a major housing stock condition review project in partnership with Align Property Services (APS). You will carry out building condition surveys across council-owned housing (domestic/residential), reporting on property condition, disrepair, compliance risks, and maintenance needs. Your input will directly inform the council’s planned maintenance and asset strategy. 🔍 Key Responsibilities * Conduct detailed condition surveys on council housing stock * Identify structural defects, damp, disrepair, and compliance issues * Make recommendations for repairs, refurbishment, or investment planning * Input survey findings using mobile devices/handheld IT systems * Liaise with the APS team, council departments, and property managers * Ensure compliance with housing standards and relevant legislation ✅ Requirements * Proven experience in building surveying or housing stock assessments * Strong knowledge of social housing condition standards, building pathology, and asset management * Qualified with a degree or HNC in Building Surveying, Construction, or similar * MRICS/CIOB chartership preferred but not essential * Must have a UK driving licence and be comfortable travelling to multiple sites 🚗 Travel Info This is a field-based role with site visits required across Selby, Harrogate, and Richmondshire. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. 📩 How to Apply If you're an experienced Building Surveyor looking for a long-term public sector contract, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for more information