Building Surveyor (Team Leader)

Building Surveyor (Team Leader)

Ipswich, Suffolk | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid (2-3 days remote working)
Salary: £49,000

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing property services and surveying organisation for an experienced Building Surveyor to lead a team delivering surveying and property inspection services across residential portfolios.

This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable and driven surveying professional to take ownership of operational delivery, team performance, and client relationships within a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid working (2-3 days remote/working from home)
• 37 hours per week
• Minimum of 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• High employer pension contribution
• Free gym and swimming membership 
• Free local public transport

The Role:

You will oversee the delivery of surveying services across a range of residential and property maintenance projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and customer satisfaction are consistently achieved.

You will lead and support a team of surveyors while acting as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting a team of building surveyors and technical staff
• Overseeing property inspections, defect diagnosis, and reporting
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with budgets, KPIs, and service standards
• Managing responsive repairs, planned maintenance, voids, and refurbishment programmes
• Reviewing specifications, schedules of work, and contractor performance
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations
• Producing technical reports, performance data, and operational updates
• Building strong relationships with clients, residents, and contractors
• Supporting continuous improvement and service development initiatives

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a Building Surveying or Property Maintenance
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property maintenance and construction
• Experience managing teams, contractors, and operational delivery
• Ability to diagnose building defects and specify remedial works
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and commercial awareness
• Good IT skills and experience using property or asset management systems
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach

Qualifications & Requirements:

Essential

• HNC/HND or degree in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline
• Full UK driving licence