Senior Maintenance Surveyor

Home Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in London is seeking a Senior Maintenance Surveyor to lead a team in delivering high-quality property services. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility with office presence. The ideal candidate should possess a Building Surveying degree and experience in managing complex repairs. The role boasts a competitive salary of £60,000 to £65,000, along with ample benefits, including generous leave and a robust pension plan.

Benefits

34 days leave including bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health cash plan savings

Discounts on shopping and holidays

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying or equivalent qualification.
• Confidence managing complex repairs, damp and mould issues.
• Ability to lead teams and develop property standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Maintenance Surveyors.
• Manage performance and provide strategic direction.
• Solve challenges and improve property standards.

Skills

Knowledge of housing legislation

Attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

RICS, CIOB accredited Building Surveying degree or equivalent

PCA QT level qualification

Job description

Senior Maintenance Surveyor (26182)

Location: London, Liverpool Street. Hybrid working – 2 days office based per week. Permanent, full‑time (37.5 hours per week). Salary circa £60,000 to £65,000 per annum, based on skills and experience, with excellent benefits. We can't offer CoS for this role!

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop a team of Maintenance Surveyors to deliver the right output, content and quality services.
• Support customers by solving challenges and improving property standards.
• Manage performance, and provide strategic direction for the surveying team.
• Lead by example across inspections, preparation of specifications, and ensuring repairs standards are met.
• Be the technical expert and lead on complex repairs, damp and mould, disrepair, adaptations and HHSRS.
• Keep track of budgets and influence how we deliver great value.

You have

• RICS, CIOB accredited Building Surveying degree or equivalent qualification and/or strong experience built up through your working profession.
• A PCA QT level qualification or a willingness to complete this qualification.
• Great knowledge of housing legislation, HHSRS and building compliance.
• Confidence with damp and mould advice and managing complex repairs.
• A self‑starter mindset with care and attention to detail.
• A collaborative way of working and clear, calm communication skills.

The practical bits

• You’ll work Monday to Friday.
• You’ll manage your own diary, so if you want to take a longer lunch, you can use your flexi time to manage that.
• To get from A to B, you’ll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. We’ll pay your mileage.
• You need a Basic DBS check done; we pay for that.

Benefits include 34 days leave (including bank holidays and a "me day"), optional purchase of five additional days subject to criteria, 2 days paid volunteering, generous pension and 3x salary life insurance, health cash plan savings up to £1,140 yearly covering dental, optical and therapies, and 800+ discounts or cashback on shopping, holidays and more. We’re a top 10 UK Wellbeing employer; our tools and support are here when you need them. Grow your career with us – we’ll help you take the next step.