Senior Property Surveyor - South

Anchor Hanover Group; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Property Surveyor, where you'll lead property investment and service delivery across the South Region. This role offers the chance to manage substantial budgets while ensuring compliance and high-quality standards in social housing. You'll collaborate with various teams to drive cost savings and improve service outcomes, all within a supportive and values-driven environment. If you're an experienced property professional looking to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Supportive, values-driven organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in property portfolio management.
• Strong background in social housing maintenance and planned investment.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of repairs and investment activities across 150-200 locations.
• Manage contract obligations and financial forecasting within budget.

Skills

Property Management

NEC Contract Management

JCT Contract Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

MRICS or MCIOB Status

Equivalent Experience in Social Housing

Job description

Senior Property Surveyor (South Region)

Location:South Region, UK (with travel)

Salary:Competitive, commensurate with experience

Contract: 6 month Fixed Term Contract

About Anchor

Anchor is a leading provider of housing, care, and homeownership services across the UK. We are committed to maintaining high-quality properties that meet the needs of our residents, ensuring compliance, and delivering value for money through effective property management and investment strategies.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Property Surveyor to lead the delivery of property investment, service, inspection, and repairs services across 150-200 locations in the South Region. Reporting to the Head of Property, you will manage a budget of £5-8m and lead a team of up to 6 property surveyors.

This role involves working closely with the investment planning and quantity surveying teams to ensure properties are maintained to a high standard, meet strategic targets, and comply with NEC and/or JCT contract obligations. You will drive cost savings, manage project performance, and foster collaborative relationships to support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of repairs, investment, and service & inspection activities, ensuring high-quality services and compliance with portfolio strategy.
• Manage contract obligations (NEC and/or JCT), ensuring robust financial forecasting and delivery within budget.
• Collaborate with contractors, quantity surveyors, and the Property & Assets Portfolio Strategy team to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop and maintain property risk registers and produce accurate delivery forecasts.
• Support, develop, and motivate a team of surveyors, fostering an empowered and high-performing culture.
• Establish robust project and delivery management arrangements, driving value improvement and service outcomes.

About You

You are an experienced property professional with a strong background in social housing maintenance and planned investment. You bring:

• At least 5 years of experience managing a property portfolio, with recent expertise in NEC and/or JCT contract management.
• Proven experience in delivering investment, compliance services, or reactive maintenance in social housing, either client or contractor side.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex operational data and inform service delivery planning.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate across teams.
• Resilience, forward-thinking planning, and the ability to respond to urgent business needs effectively.
• MRICS or MCIOB status (desirable) or substantial equivalent experience in social housing property management.

Why Join Us?

Join Anchor and play a key role in delivering exceptional property services that make a difference to our residents’ lives. We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to lead and innovate within a supportive, values-driven organisation.
• Professional development and a culture that empowers and motivates teams.
• A collaborative working environment with opportunities to engage across the organisation.