It’s a great time to join Cornwall Housing! We’re listening and responding to what our tenants want from us. We’re changing the focus of our teams and putting the right resources in place, to move to a new way of working based around localities. And we’re investing in our employees – we’ve increased our annual leave offer and have flexible working options through ‘Balance’.
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.

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/

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.