Senior Area Surveyor

Wiltshire Council; City of Salisbury; In loco; AUD 91.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Wiltshire Council is hiring a Senior Area Surveyor to lead housing asset management across the Salisbury area. The role drives planned maintenance programmes, major repairs, damp and mould investigations and HHSRS/compliance activities to keep homes safe and sustainable.

You will oversee projects from inception to completion, manage contracts and budgets, and provide technical leadership to Area Maintenance Surveyors and Repairs Surveyors, improving asset performance and customer satisfaction.

Competenze

• Substantial experience in asset management, contract management and project delivery within social housing environment.
• Strong knowledge of building defects, housing standards, damp and mould, HHSRS and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to produce technical reports and build relationships with residents, contractors and stakeholders.

Mansioni

• Lead planned maintenance programmes and major repairs; oversee projects from inception to completion.
• Manage contracts and budgets and provide technical leadership to the team.
• Support Area Maintenance Surveyors and Repairs Surveyors and drive asset performance and value for money.

Conoscenze

Asset management

Contract management

Project delivery

Building surveying

Microsoft Office

Formazione

Chartered status (or working towards)

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

We're investing significantly in our homes, communities and housing services, and we're looking for an experienced Senior Area Surveyor to help lead the future of our housing assets across Wiltshire.

This is a key leadership role within our Asset Maintenance Team, offering the opportunity to influence investment decisions, drive service improvements and help shape the long-term condition of our housing stock. You'll lead planned maintenance programmes, major repairs, damp and mould investigations, HHSRS compliance activities and energy efficiency improvements, ensuring our homes remain safe, sustainable and fit for the future.

Working closely with contractors, consultants and colleagues, you'll oversee projects from inception to completion, manage contracts and budgets, and provide technical leadership and support to Area Maintenance Surveyors and Repairs Surveyors. You'll play a central role in improving asset performance, customer satisfaction and value for money across our housing portfolio.

We're looking for a highly skilled building surveying professional with substantial experience in asset management, contract management and project delivery, ideally within a social housing environment. You'll have strong knowledge of building defects, housing standards, damp and mould, HHSRS and compliance requirements, together with the ability to diagnose complex issues and develop practical solutions.You'll be an excellent communicator, confident producing technical reports, presenting information and building strong relationships with residents, contractors and stakeholders at all levels. You'll also be comfortable using Microsoft Office and asset management systems to analyse and manage property information. Professionally qualified, working towards chartered status, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience, you'll be committed to delivering high-quality homes and services.Why us?Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

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Senior Area Surveyor

Company: Wiltshire Council Salary: £47,665 to £49,817 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Salisbury Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 30 Oct 2026 Closing date: 24 Nov 2026

Summary

Salary: £47,665 - £49,817 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours

Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

We're investing significantly in our homes, communities and housing services, and we're looking for an experienced Senior Area Surveyor to help lead the future of our housing assets across Wiltshire.

This is a key leadership role within our Asset Maintenance Team, offering the opportunity to influence investment decisions, drive service improvements and help shape the long‑term condition of our housing stock. You'll lead planned maintenance programmes, major repairs, damp and mould investigations, HHSRS compliance activities and energy efficiency improvements, ensuring our homes remain safe, sustainable and fit for the future.

Working closely with contractors, consultants and colleagues, you'll oversee projects from inception to completion, manage contracts and budgets, and provide technical leadership and support to Area Maintenance Surveyors and Repairs Surveyors. You'll play a central role in improving asset performance, customer satisfaction and value for money across our housing portfolio.

Essential requirements

We're looking for a highly skilled building surveying professional with substantial experience in asset management, contract management and project delivery, ideally within a social housing environment. You'll have strong knowledge of building defects, housing standards, damp and mould, HHSRS and compliance requirements, together with the ability to diagnose complex issues and develop practical solutions.You'll be an excellent communicator, confident producing technical reports, presenting information and building strong relationships with residents, contractors and stakeholders at all levels. You'll also be comfortable using Microsoft Office and asset management systems to analyse and manage property information. Professionally qualified, working towards chartered status, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience, you'll be committed to delivering high-quality homes and services.Why us?Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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