Property Surveyor (Peripetetic) - Covering Luton, Watford, Coventry and Derby

Anchor Hanover Group; Coventry; Remote; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive Property Surveyor to manage property investments and inspections across the UK. In this key home-based role, you will oversee significant budgets while ensuring compliance and quality standards are met. The position offers multiple opportunities within a growing team, focusing on enhancing project delivery and minimizing travel. If you have a strong background in property management and building pathology, this role is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the housing sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in property activities within a housing environment.
• Strong background in building pathology and project management.

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

Job description

Property Surveyor (Peripatetic)

Location: Flexible - Covering Luton, Watford, Coventry and Derby

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).