Property Surveyor (Peripetetic) - Covering Derby Area

Anchor Hanover Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Property Surveyor to oversee property investment and repairs across the UK. This key role involves managing significant budgets while ensuring compliance and quality standards are met. With an emphasis on collaboration and effective project delivery, you will engage with various stakeholders to implement solutions that enhance resident satisfaction. If you have a strong background in property management and a passion for maintaining high-quality standards, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing property activities in a housing environment.
• Expertise in social housing maintenance and planned investment.

Responsibilities

• Manage major repairs and project activities within budget.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality resident-focused services.

Skills

Property Management

Building Pathology

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Decarbonisation Projects

Education

MRICS or MCIOB status (desirable)

Job description

Property Surveyor (Peripatetic)

Location: Flexible - Covering Derby Area

Salary: Circa £41,722 pro rata, depending on experience

Contract: 6 month Fixed Term Contract

About Anchor:

Anchor is a leading provider of housing, care, and homeownership services across the UK. Our Property Delivery team is dedicated to maintaining high-quality properties, ensuring resident satisfaction, and meeting strategic objectives through effective investment and repairs programmes.

The Role:

We are seeking a skilled Peripatetic Property Surveyor to take on a key home-based role managing property investment, inspection, and major repairs across our UK portfolio. Reporting to the national Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for budgets of £1.75m - £2.5m and play a crucial role in ensuring our properties maintain high quality and compliance standards while delivering timely services. We have multiple opportunities within our growing surveyor teams, with a focus on regionalising roles to minimise travel and enhance project delivery within specific business areas

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage delivery of major repairs, investment, and project activities, ensuring properties remain in good condition within budget and strategy targets.
• Driving the successful contract administration and delivery of key national projects. Collaborate with housing/care operations and contractors to deliver high-quality, resident-focused services.
• Work with the Strategic Partnership Team to produce accurate delivery and financial forecasts and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Undertake regular site visits, engaging with operational colleagues and residents to ensure actions are implemented effectively.

About You:

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in property management and building pathology.

You bring:

• At least 3 years of experience managing property activities in a housing environment, with expertise in social housing maintenance or planned investment.
• Extensive knowledge of building pathology and remediation actions, with experience in project management for investment or maintenance.
• Experience in decarbonisation projects and interpreting operational data to inform service delivery planning.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate across teams.
• Ability to think creatively, solve complex building problems, and deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Significant experience in building pathology within housing and working towards MRICS or MCIOB status (desirable).