Senior Area Surveyor – Full Time – Salisbury

Catering; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering in Salisbury, Wiltshire seeks a Senior Area Surveyor to lead the asset maintenance team and drive the ongoing condition, energy efficiency and improvement programs across a diverse residential portfolio.

You will provide senior technical expertise, manage contracts and budgets, and deliver responsive repairs and planned works with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Professional membership of, or eligibility for, RICS or CIOB.
• Significant experience in surveying, maintenance or asset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Surveyors and technical staff.
• Oversee repairs, planned and cyclical maintenance programmes.
• Identify defects and propose cost‑effective solutions.
• Prepare specifications, scopes of works, estimates and tenders.
• Manage projects from inception to completion.
• Manage contractors, consultants and in‑house teams.
• Monitor contract performance, budgets and KPIs.
• Ensure CDM/H&S compliance and building regulations.
• Support energy efficiency and asset improvement programmes.
• Build relationships with residents, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Contract management

Building surveying

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

RICS/CIOB membership

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

Senior Area Surveyor

?? Wiltshire | ? 3-month initially | ?? ASAP start
?? £24.23 per hour PAYE / £30.20 per hour Umbrella
?? 37 hours per week | ?? 2 days office / 3 days on site

We are looking for an experienced Senior Area Surveyor to join a busy Asset Maintenance Team. This is an excellent opportunity to lead on the maintenance, improvement and long-term condition of a diverse residential property portfolio.

You will provide senior technical expertise, manage projects and contractors, and support the delivery of responsive repairs, planned maintenance and energy efficiency programmes.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of Surveyors and technical staff.
• Oversee responsive repairs, planned and cyclical maintenance programmes.
• Identify building defects and provide practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare specifications, scopes of works, estimates and tender documentation.
• Manage projects from inception through to completion.
• Manage contractors, consultants and in-house teams.
• Monitor contract performance and KPIs.
• Manage budgets, valuations and contractor payments.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, HHSRS, building regulations and health and safety legislation.
• Support energy efficiency, sustainability and asset improvement programmes.
• Build strong relationships with residents, contractors and internal stakeholders.

About you:

• Degree in Building Surveying or relevant equivalent experience.
• Professional membership of, or eligibility for, RICS or CIOB.
• Significant experience in building surveying, maintenance or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience managing maintenance contracts, contractors and budgets.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, HHSRS and building compliance.
• Proven project management experience.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.

Salary: £24.23 – £30.20/hour

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire