Property Services Surveyor

Anchor Hanover Group; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Hanover Group is seeking a Property Surveyor to manage a regional portfolio, conducting inspections, repairs delivery and contractor performance across Essex/Suffolk.

This remote role offers 37.5 hours per week, a salary of £52,800 with car allowance, and a permanent contract. You will ensure homes are safe, compliant and well-maintained for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing repairs, voids and contractor management.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology and health and safety legislation.
• Ability to manage WIP, data and multiple sites effectively.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• HNC/HND or equivalent in building/construction (essential).
• MRICS or MCIOB (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver responsive repairs and minor works safely, on time and within budget.
• Carry out site visits, pre- and post-inspections, and quality checks to ensure compliance.
• Manage contractors, variations and complex repairs across multiple locations.
• Monitor and control WIP, SLAs and KPIs to improve performance and reduce backlog.
• Diagnose defects and deliver practical, cost-effective repair solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Building Safety Regulations, fire safety and HHSRS.
• Resolve damp, mould and condensation issues using best practices.
• Manage complaints effectively, using insight to improve services.
• Provide technical support for incidents including fires and SUIs.
• Work with residents and teams to maintain safe, high-quality homes.

Skills

Social housing experience

Repairs & voids

Contractor management

Building pathology

Health and safety legislation

WIP / data / multi-site management

Communication

Problem-solving

DBS check

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

MRICS or MCIOB (desirable)

Job description

Property Surveyor
Location: Remote working (Covering sites in Essex& Suffolkareas)
Contract: 37.5 hours per week | Permanent
Salary: £52,800 includingcar allowance

Role Overview
You’ll ensure our homes are safe, compliant and well-maintained. As a Property/Building Surveyor in housing, you’ll manage a regional portfolio, leading inspections, repairs delivery and contractor performance to support residents to live independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver responsive repairs and minor works safely, on time and within budget
• Carry out site visits, pre- and post-inspections, and quality checks to ensure compliance
• Manage contractors, variations and complex repairs across multiple locations
• Monitor and control WIP, SLAs and KPIs to improve performance and reduce backlog
• Diagnose defects and deliver practical, cost-effective repair solutions
• Ensure compliance with Building Safety Regulations, fire safety and HHSRS
• Resolve damp, mould and condensation (DMC) issues in line with best practice
• Manage complaints effectively, using insight to improve services
• Provide technical support for incidents including fires and SUIs
• Work with residents and teams to maintain safe, high-quality homes

Requirements

• Experience in social housing, repairs, voids and contractor management
• Strong knowledge of building pathology and health and safety legislation
• Ability to manage WIP, data and multiple sites effectively
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Relevant degree or working towards MRICS or MCIOB (desirable)
• HNC/HND or equivalent experience in building/construction (essential)
• The successful applicant will be required to underatke a DBS application.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate their legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.