Job Description

Are you looking to make a real impact in one of the UK's most unique regions? At Cornwall Housing Limited (CHL), we're proud to be at the heart of our communities, delivering safe, sustainable, and high-quality homes. We're now seeking a proactive and passionate Building Surveyor to join our expert team - helping us drive forward our mission to deliver the very best for our tenants and the places they live. With Cornwall's rich heritage and varied housing stock, no two days will be the same. If you're looking for challenge, variety, and purpose - this is the opportunity for you.

About the role

You'll work from a mix of home, office, and community locations. Most weeks, you'll spend 1-2 days in our Bodmin office with time on-site and in residents' homes.

As a Building Surveyor, you will:

Deliver a responsive, right-first-time repairs and maintenance service across our housing stock. Diagnose building defects, prepare technical reports and ensure remedial works are completed to high standards. Work across responsive repairs, voids, capital investment and compliance teams to ensure a joined-up and efficient service. Lead inspections, manage contractor performance, monitor budgets, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and statutory requirements. Proactively manage complaints, ensuring professional communication, thorough resolution, and compliance with the Housing Ombudsman's Code. Conduct property surveys and support stock condition intelligence to help shape investment planning.
To find out more about the role and requirements, please view the Role Profile.

About you

To be successful, you'll be/have:

Strong experience in building surveying - ideally within social housing or a similar environment A successful track record managing repair projects from inception to completion Knowledge of Schedule of Rates, building safety legislation, and value for money practices First-rate customer care skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly A flexible, collaborative, and solution-focused mindset A Level 4 qualification in Building Surveying (HNC/HND) and membership of RICS or CIOB is desirable but not essential
This is a mobile role, so a full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across Cornwall is essential.

Our offer to you

Salary:

39,144.00

Working Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract Type:

9 month FTC

Base:

Hybrid working - working from office, home, site and in the community as needed. Your base will be our main office in Chy Trevail, Bodmin, PL31 2FR. This role requires you to typically work from the office at least 1-2 day/s per week.

What you'll get from us in return is:

A challenge like no other - Cornwall is unique and so are we! A highly competitive total package that includes a decent salary (with annual negotiations with recognised trade unions for cost-of-living salary increases), Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days annual leave plus bank hols (rising to 31 days plus BHs after 5 years' continuous service) with the option to buy more, family friendly policies, and our flexible approach to work A senior management team who will listen and support you, and encourage your ideas and creative thinking Investment and support in your continuous learning and development Access to discounts on entertainment, shops, wellbeing and travel through our on-line portal And a chance to really make your mark

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to a Basic DBS check. You will be asked to complete the relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.

To apply

It's really easy to apply for our roles - simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV and covering letter/statement.

The planned closing date for applications is 21 September 2025 (midnight). However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. So, we recommend that you please submit your application early.

Interviews are planned for week commencing 29 September 2025.

We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to applicants under this scheme that meet the essential requirements of the role. We will also work with you to put in place reasonable adjustments when possible.

[We will be reviewing applications and interviewing for this position on a rolling basis; therefore we reserve the right to close this advert early should we appoint a suitable candidate. We therefore highly recommend that you submit your application early.]

Contact us

If you'd like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact us at peopleandHandS@cornwallhousing.org.uk or 01872 324 329

Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cornwall Housing, delivering safe homes in strong communities for one and all!

Recruitment Agencies -

we are not currently seeking agency support with this vacancy, thank you. Please view our information for recruitment agencies here:

https://www.cornwallhousing.org.uk/jobs/recruitment-agencies/

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: 39,144.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bodmin PL31 2PF