Senior Building Surveyor

Eden Brown; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Greater London seeks an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to manage a team and ensure that properties are compliant and well-maintained. The role involves leading a team, delivering surveying services, and conducting inspections. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience and proven skills in building surveying. The position offers a salary between £52,000 and £55,000 per annum with a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building surveying and compliance.
• Ability to provide expert advice and clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 6.
• Deliver comprehensive surveying services across properties.
• Conduct property inspections and provide expert technical advice.

Skills

Building pathology knowledge

Contract management

Technical report writing

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor - Local Council

Location: Surrey Salary: 52,000 - 55,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid & Flexible

We are seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join a Local Council based in East Surrey. This is a key leadership role ensuring our housing stock, corporate assets and neighbourhoods are safe, compliant and well-maintained in line with the latest regulatory standards, including the Social Housing Act 2024.

The Role

As Senior Building Surveyor, you will:

• Lead and manage a team of 6, driving service excellence and performance.
• Deliver a comprehensive surveying service across residential and non-residential properties.
• Oversee a predominately planned works portfolio but involved in some complex repair projects
• Conduct property inspections, condition surveys and specialist assessments.
• Provide expert technical advice on building pathology, Party Wall matters and contractual issues.
• Manage procurement, contracts and contractor performance to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Deputise for the Property Services Manager and contribute to wider housing service delivery.

About You

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in building surveying, contract management and compliance.
• Strong technical knowledge, with an ability to provide expert advice and clear reports.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.