Senior Building Safety Surveyor

Thomas Gray Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established housing organization in Greater London seeks a Senior Building Safety Surveyor for an initial 3-month contract. In this pivotal role, you will oversee compliance in higher-risk buildings, manage a team of surveyors, and handle the creation of Safety Cases and regulatory submissions. Ideal candidates will have a Building Safety Diploma, experience from a Housing Association, and strong leadership skills. The position allows flexible working with the head office located in Euston.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in a Building Safety Manager or senior compliance role.
• Demonstrable experience in developing Safety Cases and managing HRBs.
• Background within a Housing Association is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Building Safety Cases and regulatory submissions.
• Manage and support a team of surveyors and resident relations professionals.
• Commission and manage external consultants and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Fire safety expertise

Communication

Education

Building Safety Diploma

Job description

I'm recruiting on behalf of a major, well-established Housing Association who are seeking an experienced Senior Building Safety Surveyor to join their team on an initial 3‑month contract. This is a pivotal role within the organisation's Building Safety function, overseeing safety case development, regulatory submissions, and the delivery of key fire safety and compliance programmes.

The Role

As the Senior Building Safety Surveyor, you will take lead responsibility for the organisation's higher‑risk buildings, managing the creation, development, and maintenance of Safety Cases, Gateway submissions, and wider building safety compliance documentation.

• 2 Building Safety Surveyors
• 1 Resident Relations Officer

You will coordinate both internal staff and a range of external contractors/consultants, ensuring all building safety activity is seamlessly delivered—from passive and active fire safety contracts through to building control applications, inspections, and contract management.

This is a highly visible senior position requiring strong leadership, technical competence, and the ability to drive compliance across a diverse property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and ongoing development of Building Safety Cases and regulatory submissions.
• Manage and support a team of surveyors and resident relations professionals.
• Oversee a wide portfolio of active and passive fire safety contracts, ensuring all workstreams integrate effectively.
• Commission and manage external consultants and contractors.
• Ensure high‑quality inspections, reporting, and follow‑up actions across the HRB stock.
• Contribute to building control applications, design reviews, and risk assessments.
• Maintain excellent resident engagement through the Resident Relations Officer and wider team.
• Uphold best practice in health & safety and ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act.

Requirements

• Building Safety Diploma (essential).
• Experience operating in a Building Safety Manager or senior compliance role.
• Demonstrable experience developing Safety Cases and managing HRBs.
• Strong background within a Housing Association (essential); applicants from Local Authorities or large student accommodation providers will also be considered.
• Contract management expertise, particularly across fire safety and building safety programmes.
• MRICS is an advantage but not essential.
• Senior‑level experience and the ability to lead a team effectively.

Location & Working Pattern

• Head Office: Euston.
• 1–2 days per week in office.
• Majority of property portfolio located across Euston, Camden, and North London.
• Typically 1 day per week on site.
• Very flexible working arrangements.

Contract Details

• Approx. 3‑month contract.
• Inside IR35 only.
• Immediate start available.

Ref: 4094JR