Building Surveyor Job in United Kingdom Recruiting by A2Dominion Group

Role: Building Surveyor

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: plus benefits & business mileage 

Working Style: Hybrid 

Location: Ealing

Who are A2Dominion – Here at A2Dominion customers are the forefront of what we do, we have over 39,293 homes across London and southern England and our property portfolio is diverse. We build award-winning affordable, private and social rented homes, student, key worker and temporary accommodation, as well as supported housing and retirement living homes. We also offer high-quality sustainable homes for sale and shared ownership, available through our FABRICA by A2Dominion brand.

We are looking for someone who puts customer welfare and safety at the heart of what they do. You will be joining our Surveying Team which is an integral part of our Operations directorate which includes Property Services and Homes and Communities. Reporting to the Technical Manager you will carry out surveying activities including, (but is not limited to), Stock Condition Surveys, Estate Improvements Surveys, Private Sector Leasehold inspections, Damp and Mould surveys, Fire Risk Assessments, Structural Repairs, Major Voids, Investment Works Pre and Post Inspections along with all Litigation Inspections, Fitness for Human Habitation etc.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing property related advice and support to customers and internal stakeholders

• Project manage various projects and ensure that A2Dominion's duties under CDM 2015 are effectively discharged.

• Oversee the management and resolution of latent defects on behalf of A2Dominion through surveys and inspections, including damp and mould, structural defects, exchanges, condition, fire safety, disabled adaptations.

• Contract management of third party consultants, regular updating of programme tracker and preparation of monthly KPIs

• Effectively respond to urgent issues, including high level complaints, at our complex buildings and schemes, ensuring that the appropriate solutions are applied and successfully delivered

• Conduct on-site pre-work and post-work inspections of responsive work streams to ensure the required standards in respect of quality, financial and works programmes are achieved, 

• Respond to all third party approaches to carry out work on A2Dominion's land and/ or buildings, including TV/ Broadband upgrades and planning permission applications

• To travel as required to carry out condition inspections, risk assessments and report the findings to enable satisfactory resolution to be achieve

More about you;

• A qualification in Building Surveying or Building Construction (diploma, HNC, degree) or equivalent experience.

• Experience of working within a social housing setting

• Experience delivering improvements, and planned maintenance.

• Experience managing project budgets and contract administration.

• Experience in a range of building surveys and repairs.

• Have a track record of effective building defects diagnosis

• A methodical approach with strong problem-solving skills.

• A track record of delivering high levels of customer service

• A driving licence and vehicle is also required for business use (business mileage will be paid in line with our policy).

Our Offer;

• Holidays – 25 days to start (this rises with service to a maximum of 28 days) plus 3 paid days between Xmas and new year when we close

• Pension scheme : employee minimum contribution of 3% and A2Dominion will contribute 6% or 8% depending on the employee's contribution rate.

• Annual Bonus potential

• Family Friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, shared parental and adoption leave, = and more

• Permanent and fixed-term employees receive up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family.

• Remote / hybrid working role dependant

• Discount and benefits employee portal

• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme

• Opportunities for career advancement 

Whatever the role, we want you to bring your knowledge and experience to play your part in improving people’s lives.

If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team to request:

A2Dominion Group is a Disability Confident Employer which means that we are committed to employing disabled people and will:

• Actively look to attract and recruit disabled people

• Provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process

• Offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job

• Be flexible with assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job

• Make reasonable adjustments as required

At A2Dominion Group, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and inclusivity in our hiring processes. We always aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions, and beliefs.

Meeting the role requirements

We recognise that some females will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, we’d still encourage you to apply and also to arrange a call with one of our recruitment team to discuss your application further at .

A2Dominion are proud to be a family friendly employer.

Everyone is welcome at A2Dominion Group. We know that equality, diversity, and inclusivity make us better. We embrace the unique contributions of our people and seek to create a workplace where everyone feels like they belong. Find out why our people love working with us.”