Senior Surveyor

Randstad Construction & Property; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Eastleigh is seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor (MRICS) for a permanent role. You will manage complex legal disrepair claims and provide technical advice across property operations. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Building Surveying and extensive experience in the field. This role offers a competitive salary up to £62,000 and the possibility of hybrid working after probation.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £62,000

Car allowance

Option for hybrid working

Qualifications

• Chartered Status (MRICS) is mandatory.
• Extensive experience in property surveying, asset management, or building consultancy required.
• Strong working knowledge of UK building regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal disrepair claims inspections and prepare reports for court.
• Inspect repair requests and defects, providing in-depth advice.
• Provide technical support to the legal department.

Skills

Chartered Status (MRICS)

Property surveying

Asset management

Building consultancy

UK building regulations

Health & safety legislation

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork 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. You will liaise with legal representatives and attend court as a subject matter expert witness when required.
• Inspect 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

• 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.

Whats 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

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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