Building Surveyor

North East Ambition; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority trading company in Sunderland is seeking an experienced property surveyor to join their Home Improvement Agency team. The position involves conducting property surveys, identifying defects, offering technical advice, and managing projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction and possess an HNC in construction or a degree in building surveying. This rewarding role requires excellent communication, analytical skills, and someone who can work independently as well as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of property repair and renovation.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed property surveys.
• Identify building defects and give technical advice.
• Prepare schedules of work and computer-generated plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

HNC in construction or equivalent

Degree in building surveying

Job description

Sunderland Care and Support is a local authority trading company owned by Sunderland City Council, which provides a wide range of services to support vulnerable adults and children to lead the lives they choose.

This is an opportunity to join a highly motivated and supportive team within the Home Improvement Agency. This team provides a service that supports customers to maintain, repair, adapt or extend their homes and manage projects in group homes or commercial buildings.

Applicants must have experience of working in the construction industry, be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of property repair, renovation, adaptation, have excellent communication and analytical skills and have one of the following:

• An HNC in construction (or equivalent)
• A degree in building surveying

The role will involve carrying out detailed property surveys, identifying building defects, giving technical advice, preparing schedules of work, preparing computer-generated plans, following a tender process, valuation of works, project management, carrying out site inspections, quality control, and authorising interim and final payments.

This is a busy but rewarding environment and the successful candidate must be a well‑organised self‑motivated individual who can work on their own initiative as well as being a part of the surveying team.

Previous applicants need not apply.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Stuart Trow, Team Manager, on 07795 224562 or by email [e-mail].

Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the online application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on 21 January 2026.

If you are successful following the interview process, appointments will be made subject to two satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Please note CVs or covering letters will not be accepted.

For more information on Sunderland Care and Support, please visit our website: https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk.