Senior Building Surveyor

Daniel Owen; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in North London is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor for a well-known social housing company. The role involves managing reactive repairs and disrepair projects while overseeing a team. Candidates should possess an HNC or equivalent surveying qualification and relevant experience in the social housing sector. Benefits include 28 days holiday, enhanced pension scheme, and car allowance.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience managing reactive repairs, voids, disrepair, and damp and mould projects.
• Understanding of Schedule of Rates for Building Works.
• Previous experience in social housing or local authority sector.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate commercial controls are in place.
• Control the commercial aspects of the supply chain.
• Oversee team members.

Skills

Building maintenance skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

HNC or equivalent surveying qualification

Tools

IT and Excel

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor

Posted: 25/07/2025

Location: North London

Salary: £55K - £59K + package

Sector: Repairs and Maintenance

Daniel Owen is proud to represent a well-known social housing company based in North London, seeking a highly skilled Building Surveyor to join their team.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing reactive repairs, voids, disrepair, and damp and mould projects.

1. Ensure appropriate commercial controls are in place and adhered to.
2. Control the commercial aspects of the supply chain to maximize leverage and work seamlessly within the business.
3. Oversee some team members.
4. Have a firm understanding of Schedule of Rates for Building Works; a background in disrepair building maintenance surveying is desirable.
5. Previous experience in the social housing or local authority sector.
6. Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills.
7. Take a proactive approach to work.
8. Proven track record of being reliable and punctual.
9. Hold a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Key Knowledge:

• Social Housing, Building Contractor, and Local Authority industry knowledge.
• IT and Excel literate.
• HNC or equivalent surveying qualification required.

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Car allowance.