Senior Surveyor in Harlow, Essex

Fraser Edwards Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a social housing client for a Senior Surveyor for a long term contract in Harlow.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Surveyor to take ownership of a varied workload, oversee surveying projects from inception through to completion, and play a key role in maintaining the quality, safety and compliance of housing assets.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage projects effectively, ensuring all works are delivered to the required standards, within agreed timescales and budgets, and in line with relevant legislation and industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a range of surveying projects from initial assessment and planning through to completion.
• Carry out property inspections, surveys and technical assessments, identifying defects, maintenance requirements and areas for improvement.
• Prepare detailed reports, specifications and recommendations to support planned maintenance, repairs and improvement programmes.
• Monitor the quality of works, ensuring contractors deliver in accordance with agreed specifications, budgets and timescales.
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with relevant building regulations, health and safety requirements, statutory obligations and industry best practice.
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, residents and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and with minimal disruption.
• Manage project costs, monitor budgets and identify opportunities to improve value for money.
• Provide technical advice and guidance, supporting colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement across the surveying function.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and reports to support compliance, performance monitoring and effective asset management.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in a surveying role, ideally within social housing, local authority housing or property maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of property condition surveys, building defects, repairs, planned maintenance and refurbishment works.
• Experience managing surveying projects, contractors, budgets and programme delivery.
• A good understanding of relevant building regulations, health and safety legislation and housing compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, contractors and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Proficiency in preparing technical reports, specifications and associated project documentation.
• A relevant surveying, construction or building-related qualification is desirable.
• RICS accreditation or working towards professional membership would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career within the social housing sector.

Location: Harlow and surrounding areas

Day Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella PAYE)