Property Surveyor

Anchor; Essex; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Pension contributions up to 10%

24/7 digital GP

Eye tests and flu jabs

Life assurance 3x salary

Health and wellbeing support

Help@hand digital services

Job summary

Anchor is recruiting a Property/Building Surveyor to oversee a regional portfolio of social housing. You will lead inspections, repairs delivery and contractor performance to help residents live independently.

Role requires experience in social housing, building pathology knowledge and H&S compliance, with MRICS/MCIOB desirability and HNC/HND in building/construction. Flexibility for remote working across Essex and surrounding areas is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing, repairs and voids is essential.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology and health and safety legislation.
• Ability to manage WIP, data and multiple sites effectively.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• 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 cost-effective repair solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Building Safety Regulations, fire safety and HHSRS.
• Resolve damp, mould and condensation 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.

Skills

Social housing experience

Repairs management

Contractor management

Building pathology knowledge

Health and safety legislation

WIP management

Data management

Multi-site management

Communication

Problem solving

MRICS MCIOB desirable

Education

HNC/HND in building/construction (essential)

Job description

Location: Remote working (Covering sites in Essex, South Suffolk & surrounding areas)

Contract: 37.5 hours per week | Permanent

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)
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (buy and sell available)
• 24/7 digital GP, mental health support and virtual physio via Help@hand
• Free eye tests and flu jabs
• Pension contributions up to 10% plus free life assurance at 3x your annual salary
• Access to a 24/7 confidential advice line
• Savings on tech, travel and essentials, plus optional Health Cash & Dental Plans

About Anchor

Anchor is England’s largest specialist housing provider, managing 54,000 homes across 1,500 locations. Our focus is simple: safe, high-quality, sustainable homes that help residents live independently for longer.

Inclusion is central to everything we do. Our active networks for disability, LGBTQ+, race/ethnicity, unpaid carers, and allyship help shape our organisation and challenge barriers. We proudly adhere to external standards like Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, Menopause Friendly and Stonewall Diversity Champion.