Senior Surveyor

Daniel Owen Ltd

Remote-friendly

Senior Surveyor (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: South West London - Hybrid Working

Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Salary: £61,750 per annum



About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Surveyor to join our Property Services team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident leader with a strong background in social housing repairs and maintenance to oversee a team of surveyors while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused repair services.

You will play a key role in managing day-to-day repairs, damp and mould cases, and disrepair claims, ensuring works are completed to a high standard, within budget, and in line with legislative and regulatory requirements.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage and support a team of Surveyors, providing technical guidance, coaching and performance management.
  • Oversee the delivery of responsive day-to-day repairs across the housing stock, ensuring quality, value for money and excellent customer service.
  • Manage complex cases relating to damp and mould, identifying root causes and ensuring appropriate remedial works are specified and completed.
  • Oversee housing disrepair cases, working closely with legal teams and contractors to minimise risk and ensure timely resolution.
  • Carry out property inspections and technical surveys where required, producing clear specifications and schedules of work.
  • Monitor contractor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, health and safety legislation, and quality standards.
  • Review survey reports, estimates and completed works to ensure consistency and technical accuracy.
  • Support service improvements by identifying trends, analysing performance data and implementing best practice.
  • Manage budgets and ensure works are delivered within agreed financial parameters.
  • Build effective relationships with residents, contractors and internal stakeholders, resolving complex issues professionally and sensitively.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including health and safety requirements, housing standards and regulatory obligations.



About You

You will be an experienced surveying professional with a strong technical background in social housing maintenance and repairs, together with proven leadership experience.



Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Senior Surveyor, Building Surveyor or Surveying Team Leader within social housing or residential property.
  • Extensive knowledge of responsive repairs, planned maintenance, damp and mould remediation, and housing disrepair.
  • Experience managing and developing surveying teams.
  • Strong understanding of building construction, building defects and repair solutions.
  • Experience managing contractor performance and ensuring quality assurance.
  • Excellent knowledge of relevant housing legislation, health and safety requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to prioritise a varied workload within a fast-paced environment.
  • Full UK driving licence.



Desirable

  • Professional membership of RICS, CIOB or a similar professional body.
  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
  • Experience working with housing management or asset management systems.



What We Offer

  • Salary of £61,750 per annum.
  • Hybrid working arrangement.
  • 6-month fixed-term contract.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a customer-focused housing service.
  • Collaborative and supportive working environment.
  • Professional and experienced leadership team.

If you have the technical expertise, leadership skills and passion to deliver high-quality property services that improve residents' homes and experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

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