Senior Building Surveyor

Daniel Owen Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to manage complex projects and ensure regulatory compliance. This essential role requires extensive experience in residential property surveying, strong technical knowledge, and leadership skills to guide a team effectively. Candidates should be qualified in Building Surveying and capable of handling high-risk property issues while contributing to long-term investment strategies.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in residential property surveying, ideally within social or affordable housing.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex repairs, disrepair cases, and compliance-related works.
• Understanding of asset management principles and data-led investment planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and high-risk property issues, including structural faults and disrepair claims.
• Provide expert technical advice and oversight to surveyors and contractors.
• Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory obligations including HHSRS and CDM.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of building construction

Excellent communication

Leadership

Analytical ability

Education

Professional qualification in Building Surveying (e.g., RICS, CIOB)

Tools

Housing management and asset systems

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor

Daniel Owen are recruiting for a Senior Building Surveyor to join a well-established housing provider committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and excellent asset management services. With a growing and diverse portfolio, they aim to provide sustainable housing solutions and ensure our homes are maintained to the highest standards.

Location: Nottingham

Position: Senior Building Surveyor

Salary: 47,000 - 53,000 per annum + Package

Contract Type: Permanent

Start date: This role is immediately available

As part of their continued investment in asset management, they are seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to lead on complex technical issues, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the delivery of planned and responsive maintenance services.

Role Overview

The Senior Building Surveyor will take a leading role in managing complex repairs, overseeing disrepair and insurance cases, and guiding a team of surveyors. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring high standards of property condition across the housing stock and will act as a subject matter expert on technical surveying matters.

This is a critical role within the asset management team, combining operational delivery with strategic input to support long-term investment planning and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex and high-risk property issues, including structural faults, disrepair claims, and major works
• Provide expert technical advice and guidance to surveyors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Oversee surveys, defect diagnosis, and preparation of detailed specifications and cost estimates
• Manage consultant and contractor performance to ensure quality, safety, and value for money
• Support the delivery of planned maintenance programmes and capital investment works
• Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory obligations including HHSRS, CDM, and the Landlord & Tenant Act
• Collaborate across departments to support a consistent and customer-focused repairs service
• Contribute to the development of policies, standards, and long-term asset strategies

Person Specification

• Professional qualification in Building Surveying or equivalent (e.g., RICS, CIOB)
• Significant experience in residential property surveying, ideally within social or affordable housing
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction, defects, and contract management
• Demonstrable experience managing complex repairs, disrepair cases, and compliance-related works
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong report writing and analytical ability
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior surveyors
• Understanding of asset management principles and data-led investment planning
• Experience with housing management and asset systems

How to Apply:

If you are interested in working for this established company, please apply with your updated CV.