Senior Surveyor

Randstad CPE; Allbrook; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Social housing provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor (MRICS) to manage complex legal disrepair claims. The role involves conducting inspections, providing technical support to the legal team, and recommending solutions for repair requests. Candidates must have a relevant degree, extensive property surveying experience, and knowledge of building regulations. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £62,000 and the option for hybrid working after probation.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Car allowance

Option for hybrid working

Qualifications

• Chartered Status (MRICS) is essential for the role.
• Significant experience in property surveying and asset management is necessary.
• In-depth knowledge of UK building regulations and health & safety legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal disrepair claims pre-inspections and complete inspection reports.
• Inspect and assess repair requests needing technical advice.
• Provide technical support to the legal department on compliance matters.
• Approve Disabled Facility Grant applications and oversee associated works.
• Offer technical maintenance advice and liaise with management and consultants.

Skills

Building Surveying

Legal expertise

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline

Chartered Status (MRICS)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and Chartered Senior Surveyor (MRICS) to join a leading Social housing provider on a Permanent basis.

Based in Eastleigh, this role requires a technical expert to manage high-profile and complex cases, particularly within legal and disrepair claims.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal disrepair claims pre-inspections and completing full inspection reports used as court evidence. You will liaise with legal representatives and attend court as a subject matter expert witness when required.
• Inspecting and assessing repair requests and defects that require in-depth technical advice to identify and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Providing full technical support to the legal department and lending expertise to multi-disciplined projects, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
• Providing technical approval for Disabled Facility Grant applications and overseeing associated works, including site and post-completion inspections.
• Offering technical maintenance advice to support business decisions, liaising with operations managers, trade staff, and external consultants.

Qualifications

• You must hold Chartered Status (MRICS) and possess a Degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in property surveying, asset management, or building consultancy is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of UK building regulations, construction standards, and health & safety legislation.
• Effective interpersonal, negotiation, and teamwork skills, with the ability to positively motivate all stakeholders and build trusted relationships.
• Full driving licence and access to your own transport for timely travel across the patch.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Up to £62,000 per annum (doe) + car allowance, 37hrs per week with option for hybrid working after probation

If you are a highly motivated and commercially astute Senior Surveyor looking for a challenging role where you can utilise your legal and technical expertise, apply today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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