Senior Area Surveyor

Wiltshire Council; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Senior Area Surveyor to lead the future of our housing assets across Wiltshire, guiding planned maintenance, major repairs and energy efficiency improvements. You will manage projects from inception to completion, oversee contracts and budgets, and provide technical leadership to area surveyors, helping improve asset performance and value for money.

The role offers a salary of £47,665 - £49,817 per annum and a hybrid working model with on-site presence

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management, contract management and project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of building defects, housing standards, damp and mould, HHSRS and compliance requirements.
• Ability to diagnose complex issues and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills; able to produce technical reports and build relationships.
• Professional qualified, working towards chartered status or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planned maintenance programmes, major repairs, damp and mould investigations, HHSRS compliance and energy efficiency improvements.
• Oversee projects from inception to completion; manage contracts and budgets.
• Provide technical leadership and support to Area Maintenance Surveyors and Repairs Surveyors.
• Improve asset performance, customer satisfaction and value for money across housing portfolio.

Job description

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.

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.

Contact details

Shell Bryant, Head of housing management, at [e-mail]

Application criteria

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.