Senior Surveyor

Randstad Construction and Property; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in Eastleigh seeks an experienced Chartered Senior Surveyor to manage high-profile disrepair claims and provide technical support across the organization. This role offers a competitive salary up to £62,000 per annum plus a car allowance. Candidates must have Chartered Status (MRICS) and extensive experience in property surveying. Hybrid working options are available after probation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Option for hybrid working after probation

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in property surveying and asset management.
• Effective teamwork skills to build trusted relationships.
• Full driving licence and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal disrepair claims pre-inspections and report writing.
• Inspect repair requests and recommend solutions.
• Provide technical support for multi-disciplined projects.

Skills

Chartered Status (MRICS)

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Interpersonal and negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Overview

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. You will be the technical expert within the property team, providing critical advice and solutions across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal disrepair claims pre-inspections and complete full inspection reports used as court evidence. Liaise with legal representatives and attend court as a subject matter expert witness when required.
• Inspect and assess repair requests and defects that require in-depth technical advice to identify and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Provide full technical support to the legal department and lend expertise to multi-disciplined projects, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
• Provide technical approval for Disabled Facility Grant applications and oversee associated works, including site and post-completion inspections.
• Offer technical maintenance advice to support business decisions, liaising with operations managers, trade staff, and external consultants.

Qualifications

• Chartered Status (MRICS) and a Degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in property surveying, asset management, or building consultancy.
• 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.

What’s in it for you

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

How to apply / Additional information

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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