Senior Building Surveyor

Paradigm Housing; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Paradigm Housing as a Senior Building Surveyor and play a pivotal role in maintaining our housing stock. Lead a dedicated team, drive improvements, and ensure compliance with standards while making a real impact in your community. We offer a supportive environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits including pension

25 days holiday to start

Flexible working arrangements

Up to 3 days paid giving back/volunteer days

Continuous professional development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building surveys and managing large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts and CDM regulations essential.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of surveyors and oversee property inspections.
• Provide comprehensive advice on a range of property issues.
• Ensure compliance with housing regulations and standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

MRICS or MCIOB

Degree or HND in Building Surveying

Job description

Are you a seasoned Building Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive on leading teams, solving complex property challenges, and making a real impact in your community? If so,Paradigm Housing Groupwants to hear from you!

As aSenior Building Surveyor, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the value of our housing stock. You’ll lead a small team of surveyors, drive continuous improvement, and ensure high standards across all surveying activities. From structural inspections to fire risk assessments and energy efficiency upgrades, your expertise will shape the future of our homes and communities.

• Providing comprehensive advice and support on a range of property issues
• Mentor, coach and develop the team
• Conducting and overseeing a wide range of property surveys and inspections
• Diagnosing defects and preparing detailed remedial specifications
• Acting as project manager or contract administrator on major works
• Supporting asset management with expert advice on property issues
• Ensuring compliance with regulations including HHSRS, Decent Homes, CDM, and more
• Collaborating with internal teams, residents, contractors, and local authorities

What We’re Looking For:

• Professional qualificationideally (MRICS or MCIOB) and/or a degree or HND in Building Surveying
• Proven experience in building surveys, repairs, and managing large-scale projects
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts, CDM regulations, and building legislation
• Leadership skills, good communication and time management
• A methodical, problem-solving mindset with a customer-focused approach
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

This role may suit a surveyor, who has mentored/managed a small team and would like to develop their management skills further. OR perhaps someone who has worked at a more senior level who wants to utilise their technical expertise and knowledge in more hands-on role?

Why Join Us?

At Paradigm, we’re more than just a housing provider—we’re a community builder. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, professional development, and making a difference. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits including pension
• 25 days holiday to start, rising with service plus 3 days over Christmas/New year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Up to 3 days paid giving back/volunteer days
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive work environment

Our profits go into building more homes for people who need them and not in to paying dividends to shareholders. Does this appeal to you? Would you like to work for a great team, where you can add value and have a personal impact on the future success of our business? You could be a few clicks away from a rewarding career with us.

Work pattern: 37 hrs p/w: 9-5.30pm Mon-Thurs, 9-5pm Fri with some flexibility.

Shortlisting will be conducted in line with the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification.

We Reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the published date should a suitable candidate be identified.

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Created on 12/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom