Senior Building Surveyor

POPLAR HARCA; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in housing and regeneration seeks a Senior Building Surveyor to oversee building surveying activities in London. This role involves ensuring properties are safe and compliant while delivering high-quality repair services. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise and people skills, fostering strong relationships with contractors and residents. With ongoing training and support, this position offers a pathway for professional growth. Join a team committed to enhancing community living and making a real impact in the vibrant East End of London.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Health cash plan

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying and asset management.
• Strong technical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock condition and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical advice and support to various teams.

Skills

Building Surveying

Technical Advice

Customer Service

Asset Management

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Professional Qualification (RICS)

Tools

Asset Database Management

Job description

Poplar HARCA is a ground breaking housing and regeneration association based in the heart of London’s vibrant East End; and a stone’s throw away from Canary Wharf. We manage 10,000 homes, have a renowned development programme and create opportunities that realise the potential of our community.

Our Repairs team is looking for a Senior Building Surveyor to manage all building surveying related activities on a defined patch. The successful applicant will work as a team to ensure that all properties are safe, warm, dry and comply with requirements. They will deliver a fast, efficient, value for money repair service that achieves consistently high levels of resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring stock condition and recommending improvements.
• Leading and managing Poplar HARCA’s aids and adaptation programme (portfolio responsibility).
• Maintaining, updating and improving Poplar HARCA’s asset database
• Dealing with, and responding to, all repair related enquiries, correspondence and complaints
• Providing technical advice, support and practical assistance to the Repairs Team, Asset Compliance Team and Asset Investment Team and other Poplar HARCA staff

This is an exciting role with ongoing training and support provided to help you develop and progress within the organisation.

We are looking for someone who has the correct balance of people and technical skills, who can build strong relationships with the contractors and residents on their patch and deliver an excellent customer-focused service.

Benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays and 3 extra days off between Christmas and the New Year
• Health cash plan covering medical, dental, wellness and vision
• Opportunity to join a pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Closing date: 23^rd May 2025 at 5pm.