Senior Surveyor

Fraser Edwards Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Edwards Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Surveyor for a long-term contract in Harlow on behalf of a social housing client. The role covers surveying projects from inspection to completion, with duties including reporting, budgeting and ensuring compliance with building regulations and health and safety.

The ideal candidate will have proven surveying experience in social housing or property maintenance, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a surveying role, ideally in social housing, local authority housing or property maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of property condition surveys, building defects, repairs, planned maintenance and refurbishment works.
• Experience managing surveying projects, contractors, budgets and programme delivery.
• Good understanding of building regulations, health and safety legislation and housing compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with residents, contractors and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Proficiency in preparing technical reports and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a range of surveying projects from initial assessment to completion.
• Carry out property inspections, surveys and technical assessments identifying defects and maintenance needs.
• Prepare detailed reports, specifications and recommendations to support maintenance and improvement programmes.
• Monitor the quality of works, ensuring contractors meet specifications, budgets and timescales.
• Ensure surveying activities comply with building regulations, health and safety, and statutory obligations.
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, residents and stakeholders to minimise disruption.
• Manage project costs, budgets and identify value-for-money improvements.
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to support compliance and asset management.

Skills

Surveying expertise

Property condition surveys

Project management

Building regulations & safety

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Residences compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant surveying/building qualification

Job description

Fraser Edwards Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a social housing client for a Senior Surveyor for a long term contract in Harlow.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a range of surveying projects from initial assessment and planning through to completion.
• Carry out property inspections, surveys and technical assessments, identifying defects, maintenance requirements and areas for improvement.
• Prepare detailed reports, specifications and recommendations to support planned maintenance, repairs and improvement programmes.
• Monitor the quality of works, ensuring contractors deliver in accordance with agreed specifications, budgets and timescales.
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with relevant building regulations, health and safety requirements, statutory obligations and industry best practice.
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, residents and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and with minimal disruption.
• Manage project costs, monitor budgets and identify opportunities to improve value for money.
• Provide technical advice and guidance, supporting colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement across the surveying function.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and reports to support compliance, performance monitoring and effective asset management.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in a surveying role, ideally within social housing, local authority housing or property maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of property condition surveys, building defects, repairs, planned maintenance and refurbishment works.
• Experience managing surveying projects, contractors, budgets and programme delivery.
• A good understanding of relevant building regulations, health and safety legislation and housing compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, contractors and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Proficiency in preparing technical reports, specifications and associated project documentation.
• A relevant surveying, construction or building-related qualification is desirable.
• RICS accreditation or working towards professional membership would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career within the social housing sector.

Location: Harlow and surrounding areas

Day Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella PAYE)