Senior Property Surveyor

Pick For Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established housing provider is looking for a Senior Property Surveyor to manage complex repairs, oversee disrepair and insurance cases, and guide a team of surveyors. This role is critical for ensuring high standards of property and delivering strategic input for long-term asset management in Nottingham. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills and significant experience in residential property surveying.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in residential property surveying, ideally within social or affordable housing.
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction, defects, and contract management.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior surveyors.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical Ability

Education

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

Job description

Senior Property Surveyor

Daniel Owen are recruiting for a Senior property 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 Property 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 Property Surveyor to lead on complex technical issues, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the delivery of planned and responsive maintenance services.

Role Overview

The Senior Property 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.