Senior Building Surveyor Repairs and Maintenance

L&Q; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to manage a team focused on repairs and maintenance. This role requires strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, along with a professional qualification in Building Surveying. With competitive benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to personal development, this position offers an excellent work-life balance.

Benefits

28 days holiday (rising to 31)

Pension scheme

Employee assistance

Life assurance

Support for flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in repairs and maintenance is essential.
• Understanding of Section 20 processes is required.
• Ability to manage a team of surveyors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of surveyors and oversee their work.
• Collaborate with stakeholders like MPs and local authorities.
• Diagnose repairs and specify remedial works.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Stakeholder relationship management

Knowledge of NHF schedule of rates

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Professional qualification in Building Surveying

Job description

Title: Senior Building Surveyor – Repairs and Maintenance

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London E15 4PH

Persona: Agile (Office based 20-40%)

Salary: £55,000 - £62,000 (plus £1,300 Essential Car User Allowance*)

Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd June at 11pm

Role overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor with a repairs and maintenance background to manage a team of surveyors and improve our surveying service. Reporting to the Surveying Manager, you will oversee up to 10 surveyors, collaborate with internal teams, and liaise with stakeholders including MPs, councillors, and local authorities. You will diagnose repairs, specify remedial works using NHF rates, and motivate your team to deliver excellent results.

Candidate requirements:

• People management experience
• Professional qualification in Building Surveying or equivalent experience
• Understanding of Section 20 processes
• Experience in providing excellent customer service
• Knowledge of NHF schedule of rates
• Stakeholder relationship management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

If you meet these requirements, apply promptly. Some travel between offices may be required, with expenses covered.

*ECU Allowance is paid as per current policy.

Our values and behavioural framework guide our work. More information can be found on our website or upon request.

Our commitments: We value our people and invest in their development. Benefits include 28 days holiday (rising to 31), a pension scheme, employee assistance, and life assurance. We support flexible working and work-life balance. We are committed to inclusion, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility. L&Q is a charitable housing association, housing around 250,000 people across London, the South East, and North West England, aiming to provide quality, affordable homes.