Building Surveyor - Diagnostics
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Posted: 01/07/2026
- £300 - £310 per day
- London
- Contract
Building Surveyor Diagnostics
Location: London
Contract: 3 Months - ongoing
Rate: £310 Per Day
Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a local authority in London who is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join a fast-paced Legal and Surveying function. The role focuses on resident-facing inspections, defect diagnosis, and instructing remedial works across a varied housing stock.
You will take ownership of inspections and reporting, with a strong focus on damp, mould and condensation cases, alongside wider building defect and insurance-related surveys.
Responsibilities include:
- Inspecting occupied homes, diagnosing defects and identifying root causes
- Raising works orders using NHF Schedule of Rates and/or producing specifications
- Producing clear technical reports, including damp/mould reports and panel-ready documentation
- Overseeing works on site, quality assurance checks, and managing variations where required
- Supporting responses for complaints and enquiries
- Managing specific cases such as subsidence/structural issues, insurance events (fire/flood/collision), alterations requests, and mutual exchange condition assessments
About you:
- Strong background in housing repairs/building surveying within a local authority or social housing context
- Confident diagnosing damp, mould and condensation and specifying practical remedies
- Comfortable with resident-facing inspections and writing professional technical reports
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, building regs, and H&S requirements (CDM awareness beneficial)
How to Apply: Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200 or .
Joe O’Halloran
Managing Consultant