Senior Building Surveyor

The Oyster Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor in London. The role focuses on managing building surveying activities in social housing, coordinating trades, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have an HNC or equivalent, along with experience in managing complex repair cases and delivering budgeted work plans. This position offers a day rate of £300+, with an initial 6-month contract and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and advising on complex repair cases and queries.
• Experience managing and delivering contracts and schemes of work.
• Experience preparing and delivering work plans to target and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage all building surveying activities within social housing.
• Supervise contractors and coordinate multiple trades.
• Ensure properties comply with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Managing complex repair cases

Coordinating multiple trades

Preparing technical reports

Budget management

Education

HNC or equivalent in building, surveying, or construction-related discipline

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor Surveyor - Basics

• Day Rate: £300+ per day
• Location: London
• Contract Length: 6 Month Interim Contract (likely extension beyond this)
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• IR35: Inside

Senior Building Surveyor - Overview

• Manage all building surveying related activities within social housing.
• Work as a team to ensure that all properties are safe, warm, dry and comply with requirements.
• Deliver a fast, efficient, value for money repair service that achieves consistently high levels of resident satisfaction. Monitor stock condition and recommend improvements.
• Lead and manage an aids and adaptation programme (portfolio responsibility).

Senior Building Surveyor - Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the effective management of all surveying activities on a defined patch.
• Supervising contractors and coordinating multiple trades.
• Managing a delegated budget.
• Undertaking surveys to diagnose causes and determine required remedial actions.
• Preparing full technical reports, detailed specifications and scheme design drawings.
• Implementing robust quality control measures including post‑inspections.
• Managing the diagnosis, specification, ordering, completion and payment of works and all associated administration.
• Scrutinising and authorising variations and invoices.
• Obtaining relevant planning and building control consents.
• Undertaking full feasibility studies, option appraisals and budget estimates.
• Ensuring that targets are met and works are completed on time and within budget.
• Updating and engaging with residents in a timely, considerate and courteous manner.
• Managing response to legal cases.
• Managing aids and adaptations works, including liaison with the local borough and Disabled Facilities Grant applications.
• Conducting regular inspections with Estate Services and other staff.

Senior Building Surveyor - Applicant Essentials

• HNC or equivalent experience in a building, surveying, or construction‑related discipline.
• Experience managing and advising on complex repair cases and queries.
• Experience managing and delivering contracts and schemes of work.
• Experience preparing and delivering work plans to target and within budget.

How do I apply for this Senior Building Surveyor position?

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