Braintree - Property
Eastlight Community Homes, Braintree, CM77 8FG

Building Surveyor

Salary: £41,033 per annum
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Sun 22 Jun 2025 - 10:59 pm UTC
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Building Surveyor

Working Pattern

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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 17:00
T
8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 16:30
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Agencies

Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

Who We Are

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

The Role

Are you a skilled Building Surveyor looking for your next challenge? We’re looking for a passionate and experienced professional to join our team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality surveying services.

 Main Duties Include:

Conduct stock condition, damp, condensation, structural, and other building surveys

Complete Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), retrofit assessments, and HHSRS assessments

Investigate disrepair claims and manage related legal processes

Provide technical advice on landlord consents and insurance claims

Specify and tender remedial works for building defects

Support our Net Carbon Zero and energy efficiency targets through data analysis and software tools

Maintain excellent customer communication throughout all activities

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience as a Building Surveyor

Strong knowledge of property asset data and investment planning

Excellent analytical and communication skills

A relevant professional qualification (e.g. RICS or CIOB) or working towards

 

Benefits and Compensation

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

  • £41,033 per annum
  • Full Time Permanent Contract 
  • Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
  •  30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
  • Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
  • BHSF healthcare cash plan, life assurance
  • Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Next Steps

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Important Dates

Closing Date: 20 June 2025 @ 23.59 

Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held on 26 June 2025 in person at Braintree Hub

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