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Senior Surveyor

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Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library
Clapham, Greater London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Real Estate
Immediate Start
£58k - £62k Annual
Contract/Project
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

Reference: 225340729

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CV-Library

Senior Surveyor

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library

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Clapham, Greater London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Real Estate
Immediate Start
£58k - £62k Annual
Contract/Project
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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Reference: 225340729

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