Senior Building Surveyor

ARM LIMITED; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in housing is seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor to provide technical support for legal disrepair claims and oversee compliance with building regulations. The ideal candidate has a degree in Building Surveying and Chartered status (MRICS), alongside a proven track record in property surveying. This role offers a competitive benefits package including flexible working and 28 days holiday.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holiday

Up to 10% pension

Life assurance up to 5x salary

Generous parental and family leave

Flexible working

Health and well-being packages

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property surveying, asset management, or building consultancy.
• Strong background in social housing.
• Experience with legal disrepair claims.

Responsibilities

• Provide full technical support to the legal department regarding disrepair claims.
• Attend court as a subject matter expert witness.
• Investigate technical defects and deliver written Housing Conditions reports.
• Technical approval of Disabled Facility Grant applications.

Skills

Property surveying

Asset management

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Health & safety legislation

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline

Chartered status (MRICS)

Job description

Overview

To undertake/ support high-profile/complex cases across the business. To be the technical expert providing inspection reports as required. Providing solutions to problems and defects. To carry out legal disrepairs claims pre-inspections, to include completion of full inspection reports which may be used as evidence in court, and to maintain communication with legal representatives as required, and to attend court as at an expert witness. To be the technical expert alongside the Disrepair Surveying Manager providing advice and support to colleagues and other teams across Abri.

Responsibilities

• Provide full technical support to the legal department in respect of disrepair or legal claims received. Attend court as a subject matter expert witness should a claim get to court
• Provide technical support to a variety of multi-disciplined projects which are delivered by our in-house teams and external approved contractors, ensuring the business maintains compliance with its statutory obligations and meets its customer expectations.
• Investigate technical defects or cases of disrepair as required, to include inspection of the property and provide written Housing Conditions reports as appropriate.
• Technical approval of Disabled Facility Grant applications and the associated works, including progress and post inspection of site and completed works

Qualifications

• My client is looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Senior Surveyor to join their team, playing a key role in maintaining and improving the homes and communities. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional with a strong background in social housing to make a real difference in the lives of their customers, Chartered status (MRICS)
• Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline
• Proven experience in property surveying, asset management, or building consultancy
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, construction standards, and health & safety legislation

Benefits

• 28 days holiday + bank holiday
• Up to 10% pension
• Life assurance up to 5x salary
• Generous parental and family leave
• Flexible working
• Health and well-being packages