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

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Conduct detailed condition surveys on council housing stock

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Identify structural defects, damp, disrepair, and compliance issues

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Make recommendations for repairs, refurbishment, or investment planning

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Input survey findings using mobile devices/handheld IT systems

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Liaise with the APS team, council departments, and property managers

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Ensure compliance with housing standards and relevant legislation

✅ Requirements

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Proven experience in building surveying or housing stock assessments

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Strong knowledge of social housing condition standards, building pathology, and asset management

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Qualified with a degree or HNC in Building Surveying, Construction, or similar

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MRICS/CIOB chartership preferred but not essential

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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