Building Surveyor

Tai Tarian Ltd; Neath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Wales is seeking a Building Surveyor for a permanent, full-time role. This position offers a starting salary of £38,656 per annum, increasing to £41,777 with experience. The ideal candidate will be involved in providing technical advice on properties, conducting surveys, and contributing to energy-efficient and sustainable construction practices. Opportunities for career growth are available in various directions within the organization. Please submit your application early as the closing date is 16th February 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability in current retrofit solutions.
• Knowledge of identifying building defects.
• Degree standard education or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise on technical matters related to properties.
• Provide comprehensive reports on surveys.
• Advise on energy efficiency and sustainable construction.
• Work towards achieving carbon neutrality.

Skills

Current retrofit knowledge and solutions (PAS2035)

Identifying and remediating building defects

Technical understanding of health and safety issues

Education

Educated to degree standard or relevant experience

Job description

Building Surveyor – Permanent, Full-Time roleavailable.

This is an exciting time for change in Tai Tarian with our vision to provide sustainable homes, develop sustainable communities and drive change for a sustainable planet. A successful Building Surveyor will be integral in helping us to achieve this vision.

This role is permanent with a starting salary of £38,656 per annum, rising to £41,777 per annum after key competencies of the role are met. As we expand to meet demand there are opportunities for career growth in many technical and management directions so there is room for you to forge your perfect job.

Criteria for Role

• Ability to demonstrate current retrofit knowledge and solutions (PAS2035)
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in identifying and remediating building defects. In particular, issues around DMC.
• Educated to degree standard or relevant experience.

About the role

Some of the duties of a building surveyor include:

• Advising on technical matters associated with the Tai Tarian property portfolio including technical, environmental, health and safety issues of buildings.
• Providing comprehensive reports in relation to surveys with clear diagnosis of root cause problems and remedial actions required.
• Advising on retrofit fabric improvement works, energy efficiency, environmental impact, and sustainable construction.
• Working towards our aim to achieve carbon neutrality for all properties.

Please see attached Building Surveyor role profile for the full job description and person specification.

About us:

Every one of us who works for Tai Tarian is passionate and committed to making a difference to our customers, employees, and the surrounding community and we work in a values-led culture that is Be Bold, Be Fair and Be Kind which empowers us to continually grow and change. As we expand to meet demand there are opportunities for career growth in many technical and management directions.

Find out more about us in our Candidate Pack, get a feel for what it’s like to work with us, find out what we’re looking for, about our recruitment process and decide whether you can see yourself as a part of our amazing organisation.

As an equal opportunities employer, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage suitably qualified applicants from all areas of the community.

If you are interested in applying for this role and you’ve got the skills, experience, and knowledge we are looking for please click apply.

Please note, if successful you will need to provide original documentation to confirm you have a right to work in the UK

Closing date: 16th of February 2026

Please note, the closing date is given as a guide. We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive high volumes of applications. Therefore, we recommend that you apply early.